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When to Use IoT on Orbi RBRE950
Hi, I have an RBRE950 with two satellites, all working fine. I have my main network running on 2.4 and 5 GHz, and I also have an IoT version running 2.4 only. When should I use this? I'm imag...
This IoT network SSID satisfies the desire of customers who demand a "2.4G only" SSID. If the smartphone and IoT device are both connected to this SSID, then all those "issues" with turning off 5G disappear.
Once connected, most IoT devices can be controlled through their "cloud" connection (i.e. from anywhere in the world) and thus it doesn't matter if the smartphone is put back on the primary SSID
Thank you both!
As I try to keep all my SmartHome stuff on the local network and as little as possible on the cloud, and I'm using modeern equipment, I presume I can turn this off without any problem? -- Mark
You can absolutely turn off the IoT SSID if you have no need for it without any issues.