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sunilbhojawala
Jul 15, 2025Follower
How do I change my router 2.4from 5 ghz
How do I change my router 2.4 from 5 ghz
2 Replies
- CrimpOnGuru - Experienced UserIt would help to know the reason for the question. While over 95% of typical "internet gizmos" are entirely compatible with Netgear Orbi routers, there are a few devices which have poorly written smartphone apps and be a struggle to get set up on the network. Once set up, people have no further issues. In those cases, there is usually a specific error message or indication in the app. For many years, it was "common knowledge" (i.e. folklore myth) that devices require a WiFi system to be "2.4G only" in order to connect devices. Those days are long over. More detail would help discover ways to help. 
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced UserWhat NG Orbi router model do you have? Orbi system? Most Orbi systems don't have a separate or can separate the main WLan. Newer systems have a separate IoT network that you can set 2.4 or 5Ghz depending on your needs.