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Nighthawk app using same SSID for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz - Error: SSID name is already being used
I wanted to set the SSID of my 2.4Ghz network to match the SSID on my 5Ghz network - both on the same router/cable modem. I tried doing this in the Nighthawk app but it kept giving me the error "The ...
It all depends on the hardware and how you go about controlling it.
As you don't reveal the model number it is anybody's guess as to why you had problems. Then again, you are trying to do something that is not always a good idea.
If you visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
you can feed in your model number and find the documentation for your hardware.
Look for the model number on the label on the device.