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shejialun
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Sep 03, 2023
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SXK80 - How to Disable 2.4G WIFI

How do I disable 2.4G WIFI as it is basically unusable, thanks.

  • Building materials and distance between the SXR and SXS can play a roll in the SXS connecting at 2.4Ghz instead of 5Ghz. 

     

     

    MESH systems always have there wifi running. It's by design and thus there is no option to disably any WiFi radios. Other NG routers that are not MESH, can support disabling of the radios. MESH not so much. 

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    shejialun wrote:

    How do I disable 2.4G WIFI 


    I don't think so ...

     


    shejialun wrote:

    .... as it is basically unusable, thanks.


    What is the problem for you?

     

     

    • shejialun's avatar
      shejialun
      Aspirant

      schumaku 

      I want to disable 2.4G WiFi because I can't use it, how do I disable 2.4G WiFi?

      I've used other Netgear routers before, and in Advanced Settings - Wireless Settings, there is an option to enable or disable 2.4G, but I can't seem to find it in the SXR80.

       

      • schumaku's avatar
        schumaku
        Guru - Experienced User

        shejialun wrote:

        schumaku 

        I want to disable 2.4G WiFi because I can't use it, how do I disable 2.4G WiFi?


        As i wrote before: I don't think so ...

         


        shejialun wrote:

        schumaku 

        I've used other Netgear routers before, and in Advanced Settings - Wireless Settings, there is an option to enable or disable 2.4G, but I can't seem to find it in the SXR80.


        This isn't yet another consumer router. The design does inherit a making a common SSID carpet available on all bands. Beyond, the 2.4 GHz band is used if the wireless backhaul isn't workable on 5 GHz. 

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