RS700 - Disable 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz band

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I would like to disable the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands on my RS700. I noticed that there is no option to do so in the settings. I tried disabling these bands by using the scheduler, but found that this does not actually work (please let me know how exactly to do it correctly if I missed something here).

The reason why I want to disable the lower bands:

I use the RS700 as a dedicated router for streaming to a VR headset on the 6Ghz band. I use another router and its 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands for my other devices, and I don't want the RS700 to create unnecessary interference on these bands that conflict with my other router and uses up resources on the RS700.

BH_C · Answer

We've been seriously considering to add the radio on/off function to RS700, but I just cannot share the timeline for the release. As soon as we have the trial firmware available before the official release, I will post it here. Thanks.

Coliuto99 · Answer

I've just bought the RS700 and I can confirm that its not possible to disabling the Wifi network, even using the latest firmware 1.0.7.86The scheduler is not an optimal option, because it still forces the wifi station to be turned back on for half an hour every day.At least, if the scheduler could be configured from minute to minute instead of from half hour to half hour it would certainly be much betterCouldn't you reintroduce the option to turn off wifi like in many other Netgear products?&nbsp;It is quite surprising that for a product in this price range such basic options are lacking.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Something that may not be supported on the RS.&nbsp;Something to ask NG about.
BH_C&nbsp;

Andran · Answer

I wanted to add that the scheduler can act as a work-around. I seem to have misconfigured something earlier, but it works now. I set a separate schedule with a daily start time of 3:30 am and end time of 3:00 am to disable the 2.4Ghz, and the 5Ghz bands, which means the bands I don't want are disabled most of the time (23.5 hours a day).It works fine, but still seems a bit of an inelegant solution for such an expensive device.Performance otherwise is top-notch for VR, though.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Since each radio is a different frequency, they would not be generating interferences between each other.&nbsp;
If you have another router, then would be some interferences however if you change the channels between the RS and this other router to far apart channels then this would limit interferences between each wifi router. Distances between each other is important as well. Farther apart is recommended.&nbsp;
Is there any enable or disable broadcast on the RS web page under Advanced tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless settings?&nbsp;
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RS700 - Disable 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz band

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