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Separate WiFi 2.4 and 5ghz bands
I am no longer able to separate my WiFi bands on the most recent Orbi firmware versions. It worked for over a year fine, but after updating firmware they are no longer separate. I have tried the Te...
OK! I'm back to report success on the garage door opener!
I clicked on the Chamberlain Wifi connection, then ran down up the street about 30 yards (away hoping the signal would fade over to 2.4GHz) and then the App finally let me proceed to select the new Home Wifi (which would presumably be 2.4 GHz). I then then jogged back to the garage (trying to not to look stupid) to finish out the series of button pushes / resets on the Garage Opener and the small mounted device on the door.
Quite an interesting process but it finally worked. Thanks to all who helped. So, yes you can separate the signal with some work and distance and jogging.
Next, gonna rest up to help the girlfriend set up her little camera that 2.4 GHz. My 5 Rings are doing well with the new service thanks goodness.
Thanks again!!
ABCHome, glad you got it to work by getting your steps in and moving 30 yards away to get your smartphone to switch to the 2.4GHz frequency to configure the garage door opener.