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Labeling 5Ghz & 2.4 Ghz
Hi, my network has only one name but I have devices that will only connect to 2.4 Ghz, so need to know how to set up so that on my list of wifi networks the 2.4 and 5.0 are listed separately. I'm sur...
First you have to disable smart connect. That allows the SSID on each band to be named independently. By default Netgear usually adds a -5G to the 5GHz band SSID name as long as smart connect is not enabled.
You could help yourself by going to the Downloads section above and downloading the manual for your router. The instructions are in the section labeled Basic Wireless Setup. Look at the nameplate on the router and be certain you have a C7000 or a C7000v2.