WNDR3700v4: Can I Use Same SSID On 2.4 and 5.0?

[AllenCohn]

Likely this has been asked before, but i can't find it. Apologies about the repeat...

I have an old WNDR3700v4. I would like to use the same SSID and password for the 2.4 and 5.0 bands. Would it be OK for me to do this?

I think that modern routers allow this through a feature called "SmartConnect," but I don't see that in the manual of this old router.

May I simply enter the same SSID and password in the router setup screen?

Thanks,
Allen

[plemans · Accepted solution]

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@AllenCohn wrote:

Likely this has been asked before, but i can't find it. Apologies about the repeat...

I have an old WNDR3700v4. I would like to use the same SSID and password for the 2.4 and 5.0 bands. Would it be OK for me to do this?

I think that modern routers allow this through a feature called "SmartConnect," but I don't see that in the manual of this old router.

May I simply enter the same SSID and password in the router setup screen?

Thanks,
Allen

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You can use the same ssid. its not the same as smart connect as smart connect does band steering. Meaning it moves a device from 2.4ghz to 5ghz based off bandwidth/distance needs. You might have a few issues with older/single band devices while setting up connections to the network. there's also a few other pro's/cons. 

http://blog.luxul.com/2018/06/01/should-i-name-my-2-4ghz-5ghz-wireless-networks-the-same/

[plemans · Accepted solution]

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@AllenCohn wrote:

Likely this has been asked before, but i can't find it. Apologies about the repeat...

I have an old WNDR3700v4. I would like to use the same SSID and password for the 2.4 and 5.0 bands. Would it be OK for me to do this?

I think that modern routers allow this through a feature called "SmartConnect," but I don't see that in the manual of this old router.

May I simply enter the same SSID and password in the router setup screen?

Thanks,
Allen

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You can use the same ssid. its not the same as smart connect as smart connect does band steering. Meaning it moves a device from 2.4ghz to 5ghz based off bandwidth/distance needs. You might have a few issues with older/single band devices while setting up connections to the network. there's also a few other pro's/cons. 

http://blog.luxul.com/2018/06/01/should-i-name-my-2-4ghz-5ghz-wireless-networks-the-same/

[AllenCohn]

Thank you for your thoughtful reply! You solved my problem.

Allen