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Hi,
I've just recently purchased the Netgear Nighthawk Wifi 6 Mesh (MR60) from Costco. So far I love the setup, but I've run into a problem when trying to connect a 2.4Ghz camera system.
There appears to be no way to disable the 5Ghz radio. If it was possible to temporarily do this, I would be able to force the connection to the 2.4 Ghz system I believe. Or - allow us the ability to specify which devices connect to what network.
I tried working with both Netgear support and Blink (the camera system). Blink said that the cameras need 2.4Ghz. Netgear said there's no way to force that connection or split the merged network.
I can't be the only one with this problem. There are TONS of IoT devices out there that can only connect to a 2.4Ghz system. Is it possible for the router to realize this and grant only a 2.4Ghz connection?
Thank you,
Andy
2 Comments
Most items that connect allow me to connect using AP mode or something like that. My Feit Light Cameras work but I need to get my weather station to wor. and I cannot get it to work as well. I am seriously disappointed in Netgear that you cannot turn or disable either of the networks. my old linksys could. I might go back to that and see if I can get it to work instead. using the same network name and PW. then chenging it back out. it should reconnect, but am not sure if that will work. very disappointed
This is a longstanding issue that has more to do with the way that Internet of Things devices work.
It is not best handled in "Idea Exchange For Home". The "idea" has come up many many times in the past.
Anyone who has a problem with the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz issue should search the appropriate section for their device where they will find dozens of conversations on the issue.
In essence, it is not a Netgear issue, buut one that boils down to bad installation procedures for third-party devices. (A 2.4 Ghz camera will not see 5 GHz and should ignore it, unless the camera comes with poor installation software.) There are many ways of dealing with that without having to break the whole idea of a Mesh network.
It is a pity that Netgear has not found time to write a decent FAQ on the topic.
