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Mickeytheone
Aspirant
Oct 30, 2020

How do I enable my smart plugs to connect to the dual band WiFi

I have just installed the Orbi 853 system and it is broadcasting a dual band 5/2.4 ghz WiFi signal - my Amazon and how-link smart plugs need to be able to see an independent 2.4 signal in order to be...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 31, 2020

IF there only 2.4Ghz supporting, they will only connect to the 2.4Ghz signal, so they should auto connect to the SSID name and PW used on the RBR system. 

 

Try disabling AX mode on the RBR. 

 

Contact the mfr about connecting there devices to wifi routers.