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Aw_Shucks
Aspirant
Apr 08, 2019
Solved

Switch from 5ghz to 2.4ghz

I actually have an Orbi RBR40 with 2 RBR20 Satellites and I'm trying to link my greenie lights to my network. My satellites and phone are both on the 5ghz band. I reset my bulbs and they are blinking...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Apr 08, 2019

     

    What Firmware is currently loaded?

    Disable the 5Ghz SSID broadcast Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

    There will be a check box there, uncheck it and save settings. Re-check it after you have setup your devices. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 08, 2019

 

What Firmware is currently loaded?

Disable the 5Ghz SSID broadcast Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

There will be a check box there, uncheck it and save settings. Re-check it after you have setup your devices. 

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eddard
Aspirant
Apr 10, 2019

A thousand times thank you! I got mine hooked up and was loving it I tried to add my 2.4 switches. I saw the Telnet fix but didn't want to go that route (yes,a router pun). Found this and now I'm good to go!

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 10, 2019

    Enjoy. :smileywink:

    eddard wrote:

    A thousand times thank you! I got mine hooked up and was loving it I tried to add my 2.4 switches. I saw the Telnet fix but didn't want to go that route (yes,a router pun). Found this and now I'm good to go!