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sparhawk2020
Tutor
Sep 25, 2020

Nighthawk RAX series

I'm interested in the Nighthawk series, specifically the AX12, 12-Stream AX6000 (RAX 120) or AX8, 8-Stream AX 6000 (RAX 80).   I note that both have "simultaneous dual band 2.4 and 5GHz" capability...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 25, 2020

Both of those routers have the option to disable smart connect (single ssid function). 

But your it guy is leading you a bit wrong. I have several printers connected to my orbi that uses the single ssid function and I don't have any issues. It isn't a big issues. Sometimes its a little easier to disable the smart connection function while setting up the printers and then turn it back one onces setup but that need is rare. 

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    sparhawk2020
    Tutor
    Sep 25, 2020

    Thanks, Plemans, and thanks Schumaku for your responses!  Very much appreciated.

    From reading your respective replies, it seems either of the two models have the ability to separate out the 2.4 and 5GHz requirement.

    And I realize from your replies that separating the 2.4 and 5GHz shouldn't be an issue but in order to convince my IT pro, could I impose on either or both of you to direct me to some form of documentation that acknowledges the separation, if that's possible?  If not, I understand. 

    Again, thank you both for your help.