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RBK23 and separating 2.4/5G
Hi there! I've tried to seperate the 2.4/5 GHz networks as has been posted via telnet but this doesn't seem to work with the RBK23. Thought I'd post on this specific equipment to see if anyone has ...
Do you need to really separate the SSIDs?
Orbi works with out separating SSIDs.
Maybe let us know what isn't working with Orbi and the default single SSID, maybe we can help.
Sensei: Just search the internet to see the myriad different reasons this is a problem or read the other posts on this topic in these community pages. Most have to do with getting stuck in 2.4 band and problems for Macs, which don’t switch automatically back to 5ghz if they get assigned to 2.4.
This is not a problem with Orbi. This is an intended design of MESH and Smart Connect and having a single SSID. This all started with Smart Connect. The single SSID works for most everyone. For those having setup issues with there devices, You can disable the either SSID from being broadcast if your having problems setting up 2.4Ghz devices with Orbi Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless.
I've never has any issues with my Macs connect to 5Ghz with Orbi. Ever. Mac Book Pro 2008 and Mac Mini 2012. I've been using Smart Connect since it first appeared. If users have issues with Apple products then would need to post about it and lets troubleshoot, and or ask Apple of support and help as well. Handling of WiFi signals is done at the device, not the Orbi.
Msw70 wrote:
Sensei: Just search the internet to see the myriad different reasons this is a problem or read the other posts on this topic in these community pages. Most have to do with getting stuck in 2.4 band and problems for Macs, which don’t switch automatically back to 5ghz if they get assigned to 2.4.
I understand how it works and that it works as designed. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem for many, even if it isn’t a problem for you. There wouldn’t be all these threads if it were as seamless for everyone as it seems to be for you. Congratulations on that, but it happens to be a deal breaker for me.
Maybe not for you. However NG does make it easier to get some 2.4Ghz only devices setup by giving users the ability to temporarily disable the 5Ghz SSID. MESH may not be for everyone. Again MESH is based mostly on the use of Smart Connect and having a signal SSID. If separate SSIDs were ment to be in MESH then they would included support for it or it wouldn't be MESH. For users that need sepearate SSIDs then users should look else where and not expect a product that already was designed for single SSID to be changed to having separate SSIDs. Most of the issues seen are with 2.4Ghz Mfrs and how they develop and design there products wih out any regard to current and future use of dual and tri band systems using a single SSID. If these Mfr would step up and get there products working and have more compatibility, users wouldn't have as much issues with using MESH systems and signal SSID.
Good Luck.
Msw70 wrote:I understand how it works and that it works as designed. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem for many, even if it isn’t a problem for you. There wouldn’t be all these threads if it were as seamless for everyone as it seems to be for you. Congratulations on that, but it happens to be a deal breaker for me.