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Woolly4U2's avatar
Woolly4U2
Aspirant
Aug 23, 2025

how to change the device connection type from 2.4ghz to 5.0ghz

I want to change the connection type for several devices from the current 2.4ghz to 5.0ghz, but cannot find instructions on how to do that. Can you help me out with this issue? Thanks.
orbi 970 series
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 25, 2025

If you have a orbi BE or AX or AXE system, the you can use either 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz network on the system by using the separate IoT network on those systems depending on what your wifi devices support, some older devices may not support 5Ghz, some are dual band supporting. Something to make contact with the mfr of your wifi devices to see what they officially support. 

https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System

https://kb.netgear.com/000064269/How-do-I-change-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-name-SSID-and-password-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System

 

 

Woolly4U2 wrote:

I want to change the connection type for several devices from the current 2.4ghz to 5.0ghz, but cannot find instructions on how to do that. Can you help me out with this issue? Thanks.