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Can I Temporarily Turn Off 5GHz?
I've looked on the Orbi iOS app and at orbilogin.net, and can't see if this is possible or not.
I have a new Whirlpool microwave that can connect to my WiFi, but it can only connect on the 2.4G...
Sheesh!!! Seems like a lot of hoops to jump thru to make a simple, temporary change. I hope Netgear reads these forum messages and can help us simpify this, as it appears there are quite a few "connected" devices that must be set up on the 2.4GHz band, with the phone connected to this same 2.4GHz band during setup.
Anyway...thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I'll try the steps listed in the next day or two.
Is there any other simpler way to do it? I am not that technologically saavy to be running commands, etc.
I agree. This needs to be remedied ASAP. I'm trying to setup the MyQ garage doors and the inability to use 2.4 only is maddening. I'm about 5 mins away from destroying the thing and going to google mesh.
Turn the 5Ghz radio power on the Orbi router down from 100% to 25% on the 5Ghz radio and see if you can get the device connected.
You may run into same problem with other MESH systems based on the fact that they do single SSID names for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz radios.
Consule your device mfr for help and information regarding MESH systems and compatibility.
FujiToast wrote:
I agree. This needs to be remedied ASAP. I'm trying to setup the MyQ garage doors and the inability to use 2.4 only is maddening. I'm about 5 mins away from destroying the thing and going to google mesh.
