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BradOrbi
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Jan 16, 2020
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Orbi - Force 2.4GHz only to connect smart devices

I have smart devices that can only be set up through a 2.4GHz wireless connection. How to I turn off the Orbi 5GHz signal until I complete smart device set ups?  Thank you
  • GHG66's avatar
    GHG66
    Mar 31, 2020

    I found an empirical but functional solution to solve the problem.
    By setting from advanced wireless settings the transmission power of 5 ghz to 25% and putting the mobile phone and the device remotely from the router or satellite, only 2.4 works. So I managed to configure everything. Then just bring the power back to 100%.