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Splitting 2.4G and 5.0G Signals
Hello, Given the number of IoT devices that exist which only use a 2.4G connection, when is Netgear going to make it easy to connect a device without having to start modifying the router's firmwa...
Newer Orbi AX and beyond systems do have support for legacy devices. I also have a few cameras that are 2012 era and still connecting to Orbi AX, AXE and BE systems. Even with Mixed Mode WPA2 and WPA3 set. However there are other devices that won't connect if WPA3 is in the mix. Why NG implemented the separate IoT network on Orbi AX and beyond systems. There is some compatibility there.
robdonald wrote:
Given the number of IoT devices that exist which only use a 2.4G connection, when is Netgear going to make it easy to connect a device without having to start modifying the router's firmware?
A question that might also be aimed at the people who make these IoT gadgets. Why should router makers have to bend over backwards just because these people write crappy installation apps?
Sure, I get that for new devices. However, any new Mesh system would need to support legacy devices.
I have a number of older IoT devices which predates any mesh system currently on the market. I'm not prepared (and should not have) to replace those devices.
Rob
I have a number of older IoT devices which predates any mesh system currently on the market. I'm not prepared (and should not have) to replace those devices.
Rob
Newer Orbi AX and beyond systems do have support for legacy devices. I also have a few cameras that are 2012 era and still connecting to Orbi AX, AXE and BE systems. Even with Mixed Mode WPA2 and WPA3 set. However there are other devices that won't connect if WPA3 is in the mix. Why NG implemented the separate IoT network on Orbi AX and beyond systems. There is some compatibility there.