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Not able to select the 2.4GHz network
I have SSID enabled both for the 2.4GHz and the 5.0GHz networks. Smart connect is disabled. Channel for 2.4 is set to 'auto'. In the past I was able to select both the 2.4 and the 5.0 networks for m...
ParSod wrote:Yes, the 2.4GHz led is illuminating.
I have done several factory resets using the reset botton on the back of the router. Pressing it until the font LED's started flashing. This also took me to reinstallation of the router. Everything is back to factory settings including the boxes checked for transmitting both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz SSID's. Smart Connect is disabled.
Now I have also tried your suggested process pressing the radio on/off switch some times, but still no 2.4GHz SSID transmitted.
Thank you very much for all your support on this issue Kitsap!
At least now you know. Time for a replacement Wi-Fi router.
Yes, the 2.4GHz led is illuminating.
I have done several factory resets using the reset botton on the back of the router. Pressing it until the font LED's started flashing. This also took me to reinstallation of the router. Everything is back to factory settings including the boxes checked for transmitting both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz SSID's. Smart Connect is disabled.
Now I have also tried your suggested process pressing the radio on/off switch some times, but still no 2.4GHz SSID transmitted.
Thank you very much for all your support on this issue Kitsap!
ParSod wrote:Yes, the 2.4GHz led is illuminating.
I have done several factory resets using the reset botton on the back of the router. Pressing it until the font LED's started flashing. This also took me to reinstallation of the router. Everything is back to factory settings including the boxes checked for transmitting both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz SSID's. Smart Connect is disabled.
Now I have also tried your suggested process pressing the radio on/off switch some times, but still no 2.4GHz SSID transmitted.
Thank you very much for all your support on this issue Kitsap!
At least now you know. Time for a replacement Wi-Fi router.
The old router is now replaced with a mesh 6E solution. Everything is working perfectly and with better coverage and higher speed😀.
Thanks again for your support through this community!
ParSod wrote:The old router is now replaced with a mesh 6E solution. Everything is working perfectly and with better coverage and higher speed😀.
Thanks again for your support through this community!
Glad the replacement is working well. It is just the nature of the beast for technology devices to fail over time. A big part of what makes the world go around.