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Markd57
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Nov 25, 2020

Looking for a router with Controls to easily turn On and Off the Wifi channels separately

 Need to be able to isolate 2.4 Gig from  5 Gig signalling.   

 

 Is there a NetGear Model that the user can easily Turn Off 2.4 G and Only Transmit 5G and then  Be able to Turn Off the 5G and turn On the 2.4 G.       

    

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    What is the real-world business case or problem you intend to resolve?

     

    The brand new WAX204 can be operated as an access point or as a router, offering current WiFi 6 and WPA3 personal of required.

     

    As per the WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204 User Manual :

     

    p.60 "Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network", you can select the band where each wireless name (SSID) is active. "Select a radio button for a single band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) or keep the default selection, which is the Both radio button, to enable the WiFi network to broadcast on both radio bands."

     

    p.70 "Enable or disable a WiFi radio" Each radio can be enabled or disabled individually, except if the very powerful Smart Connect feature is enabled: ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
    ===
    Do one of the following:
    • 2.4 GHz radio. To change the settings for the 2.4 GHz radio, scroll down to the
    Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz/b/g/n/ax) section.
    • 5 GHz radio. To change the settings for the 5 GHz radio, scroll down to the
    Advanced Wireless Settings (5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax) section.
    ...

    Turn off or turn on the radio:
    • Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.
    • Turn on the radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box"

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