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RBK50 (or all Orbis) allow different mac filtering for 2.4 ghz / 5 ghz and guest network
Hi, on my actual router, each band offers a separate mac filter option. This allows me to force various devices on 5ghz (like my iPad) without the need for a separate SSID, which is now required ...
Orbi systems don't support configuations of keeping devices connected to one or another frequency. Orbi is based off a wifi operation system called Smart Connect where the 2.4 and 5Ghz radios are made into 1 SSID name for both frequencies. Based of wifi client supporf. Most devices are dual band supporting and on these devices it's up to them to decide to connect to which frequency based on signal, strength and noise. For 2.4Ghz only supporting hardware, these will only connect to the 2.4Ghz radio, never seeing or connecting to the 5Ghz radio. EVER!
Orbi only provides the platform for which devices connect too.
Hi Furry,
I understand that. What I mean to say is that in it's current form, the mac filter of the Orbi filters all bands.
In my current router, the mac filter section is separate for the 2.4 ghz and the 5 ghz bands. This allows me to ban certain devices from connecting to the 2.4 ghz band and use only the 5 ghz one, for faster performance.
It's a functionnality I would like to see implemented into Orbi products, allowing for greater control.
Something to post and request here:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
I presume this maybe something NG will not support. Worth asking about.