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Orbi RBK852 - No way to have separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands- No work-around, it seems
I just got an Orbi RBK852. My plan was to replace two older ASUS routers in an AIMesh configuration with the new Orbi that support Wifi 6 as the ASUS devices have been unstable. I used to have older ...
NG doesn't or had officially supported any form of separation of SSIDs. The Orbi system is based of the Smart Connect feature where it incorporates both 2.4 and 5Ghz into 1 SSID name and PW. The client devices make a determination along with what Orbi provides in signal and mode and the these device pick which frequency to connect too. If devices are dual band then they will mostly pick 5Ghz depending upon noise, signal quality and range. If devices are only 2.4Ghz supporting, these device will NEVER see or use 5Ghz whatsoever and will only connect to the 2.4Ghz frequency. Orib will help devices get connected however it's mostly up to the devices to pick and choose where they connect.
For most users, users are used to having control over separate SSID. However when Smart connect came out years ago. Some router manufacures starting implemented this feature. Yes, most offer disabling of the signal SSIDs, however in MESH configurations, the remote satellites are depended upon the back haul always being there to connect to and config data from the RBR. So on reason why NG keeps this going.
Been like this since the 1st generation Orbi AC as well. I presume NG has there reasons why they don't offier separation of SSIDs. Probably brings more hassle, problems and unwanted support calls that NG doesn't want to mess with.
I used to have RBK50 router in mesh node. I followed the work-around to split the SSIDs. It worked just fine.
I just configured two ASUS GT-AX11000 in a mesh configuration. No work around need to set up separate SSIDs. The interface offers option to turn on/off smart connect and to specify separate SSIDs.
ASUS gives the option. Netgear could do the same. BTW, their others routers give the option if I recall.
I just configured two ASUS GT-AX11000 in a mesh configuration. No work around need to set up separate SSIDs. The interface offers option to turn on/off smart connect and to specify separate SSIDs.
ASUS gives the option. Netgear could do the same. BTW, their others routers give the option if I recall.
Just be cause one Mfr offers it doen't mean NG has to.
Users have been asking Since Orbi AC first appeared. NG doesn't seem to budge on this officially. Both Orbi AC and AX work for me with signal SSIDs. Not issues. NG offers disabling of the frequency SSIDs temporarily to help get some IoT connected. That is a IoT mfr limitation on there setup software however.I would not look forward to seeing this on AX. Maybe in time if NG opens up telnet options. However if they don't support it in the telnet, might not see it at all.
Can post your request here though:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
Good Luck.