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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. The...
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.