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ETu
Aspirant
Sep 07, 2021

Customize Network for 2.4 GHz and 5GHz networks

How do I customize my modem so that I have a 2.4 GHz network and 5 GHz network? I am trying to set up a smart camera system and it says that it can only run on a 2.4GHz which is why I wanted to custo...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 08, 2021

What modem are you referring too? I see you marked your post with a CM1000. CM series modems do not have a built in router nor any wifi abilities. Just modems only. 

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    ETu
    Aspirant
    Sep 08, 2021
    Yes it’s just a modem. So the only way to do this is through a router? I have a separate one. Is that where I could do that?
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 08, 2021

      Yes. Any wifi configurations are done on wifi routers.