Bad design orbi mesh , can not seperate ssid

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Most of the smart home devices only accept wpa2, which means i cant go for wpa3.As if ssid can be separated like nighthawk series, 2.4g can set as wpa2, and 5ghz can go for wpa3 for wifi6

schumaku · Answer

Kadencnc&nbsp;wrote:Most of the smart home devices only accept wpa2, which means i cant go for wpa3.
Nothing that prohibiting a mixed-mode&nbsp;WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-Personal [SAE] configuration for the same SSID.
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Kadencnc&nbsp;wrote:As if ssid can be separated like nighthawk series, 2.4g can set as wpa2, and 5ghz can go for wpa3 for wifi6
The problem isn't the design. The point is that the industry has learned us that it can't be done different, and more obvious. It's a legacy, not a need, or a requirement. The SSID does define the network, the IP subnet, you are connecting to. Nothing else.&nbsp;
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Why should a client have to change the SSID because he is arriving at the location, going into the garden, going into the garage? It's the same location, the same SSID, the same IP subnet, the same network. The key is reliable coverage everywhere.&nbsp;

Kadencnc · Answer

Im just saying you should give the option for people to choose rather the seperate ssid or not , it leads alot trouble , like im using eufy cam system and now im not able to view live view at home since it auto assigned 5ghz channel for my phone while the camera system only support 2.4ghz (i need to go miles away from my home and make it turn me to 2.4ghz channel if i want live viewing my camera) doesnt it sound ironic?
If thats not a problem you wont see this answer https://kb.netgear.com/000062547/Can-I-choose-if-my-Orbi-router-broadcasts-separate-WiFi-networks-for-2-4GHz-and-5GHz

“ SSID separation for these WiFi bands is under consideration for future implementation as we continue to add new features to our products.”

schumaku · Answer

Kadencnc&nbsp;wrote:Im using eufy cam system and now im not able to view live view at home since it auto assigned 5ghz channel for my phone while the camera system only support 2.4ghz (i need to go miles away from my home and make it turn me to 2.4ghz channel if i want live viewing my camera) doesnt it sound ironic?
Both devices are connected to the very same network, the band used does not matter. For a reason, no mobile phone does allow to select a band. I know you don't like the answer ... Under no situation your mobile can magically change the WiFi band used.
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If your wonderful camera system does have such a limitation - I strong doubt this is required just for the live view - you should know where to complain.
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I'm aware (just like Netgear) - this is the driver for this wonderful KB article footnote - that there are very crappy discovery programs which are unhappy if the current wireless connection isn't on 2.4 GHz WiFi due to bad programming. This is the only problem which exists.&nbsp;
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Have a WiFi 2.4 GHz video doorbells&nbsp;(brand is irrelevant) here at home as well as on the holiday location high up in the Swiss alps. Doorbell signals and video calls from both locations are reaching me on the Samsung tablet here at home (while connected to a 5 GHz AP) or on my notebook (while connecting on 6 GHz). Everything on the very same SSID. Unbelievable for you?&nbsp;
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Kadencnc · Answer

The band is assigned by router i didnt say my mobile change by itself, i was just saying the only way i can put my phone on 2.4ghz is to go to a bad spot that to trick the router to put me on 2.4ghz . As if there is an option to pick myself it would be so much convenience, just an feed back to netgear nothing personal, competitors like asus or tplink they all have this option, theres always a reason. Tbh i had good experience with nighthawk ax8 thats why i picked the new orbi mesh at the first place

schumaku · Answer

Kadencnc&nbsp;wrote:The band is assigned by router i didnt say my mobile change by itself, i was just saying the only way i can put my phone on 2.4ghz is to go to a bad spot that to trick the router to put me on 2.4ghz .
So you talk of the discovery and the configuration of your Eufi? Complain there - it's their problem. In my opinion a very poor design. All they have to do is to remove the stupid if-not-2.4-GHz-refuse check.... There is no added value in this design!
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Kadencnc&nbsp;wrote:As if there is an option to pick myself it would be so much convenience, just an feed back to netgear nothing personal, competitors like asus or tplink they all have this option, theres always a reason. Tbh i had good experience with nighthawk ax8 thats why i picked the new orbi mesh at the first place
I'm no aspect Netgear. Just another user and community member like you. OK, a little bit longer and some posts more in this community. And one of the first complainers (loud enough to be heard) that Netgear wanted to enforce different SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands.&nbsp;
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