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Disable 5GHz
Hi, I an Orbi Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System 3 Gbps model # RBR50V2. One band is 2.4 GHz and the other two bands are 5GHz. I can’t set-up a Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell with my iPhone. The doorbell is ...
schumaku wrote:At no point (!!!) having the mobile mobile phone connected by 2.4 GHz radio is required. This strange idea comes from the time where people had different SSIDs and security configs for the different radio bands - that's why some crappy Apps check if-connected-by-2.4GHz-go-ahead-else stop code in place. .
I find these two statements inconsistent.
My experience with at least two smart plugs is exactly that: the setup app "stops code in place". What then can the user do?
In both instances, I forced the phone to the 2.4 connection, did the setup, and went on my way.
The complete explanation proofs that AT NO STAGE OF THE PROCESS the radio used for the network connection has any relevance. It's about ignorant App design - not about using whatever band for the network connection.
Complain to the makers of this IoJ, leave negative feedback on their products and Apps- and refer to posts like mine above.
Note: Virtually no wireless client, including mobile phones have a control for using a 2.4 GHz connection. The suggestion is complete obscure and does not reflect networking reality of the year 2021. Well, it was wrong years ago when the junk was designed and implemented.
Complain to the makers of this IoJ, leave negative feedback on their products and Apps- and refer to posts like mine above.
Note: Virtually no wireless client, including mobile phones have a control for using a 2.4 GHz connection. The suggestion is complete obscure and does not reflect networking reality of the year 2021. Well, it was wrong years ago when the junk was designed and implemented.