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Framor
Aspirant
Aug 26, 2019

Change Orbi Router to 2.4G vs. 5G

I have an Orbi router with 2 satellites, I want to only us 2.4G since some of my connected devices cannot use 5G, but my Orbi seems to be broadcasting in 5G although 1 of 2 of my satellites says 2G. ...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 27, 2019
Framor wrote:

I have an Orbi router with 2 satellites, I want to only us 2.4G since some of my connected devices cannot use 5G, but my Orbi seems to be broadcasting in 5G although 1 of 2 of my satellites says 2G. My device settings only shows the Orbi router, not individual satellites. Is there a way for my Orbi router to only use 2.4G instead of 5G? 

So, I do not want to have an oven because some of my pots cannot go in the oven?  Seriously, if there is an issue connecting a Sonos system to the Orbi, there are lots of forum members who have Sonos and who can help get it connected.