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New - RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
New Features: 09/08/2023
Supports Separate SSID IoT network.
https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System https://...
Update went smooth, no issues so far.
Is there a documentation what this exactly means:
- Supports IoT network.
Is it "only" creating a separate SSID the IoT devices can connect, or there are additional benefits/functions?
Lewes1973 wrote:
Is there a documentation what this exactly means:
- Supports IoT network.
Is it "only" creating a separate SSID the IoT devices can connect, or there are additional benefits/functions?
Unlike the primary and guest WiFi networks, the IoT network has an option to turn the 2.4G and 5G WiFi channels on or off. If only the 2.4G WiFi channel is enabled, then the smartphone running the IoT app can be guaranteed to connect at 2.4G when performing the device setup.