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2020-01-15
04:31 PM
2020-01-15
04:31 PM
Multiple guest networks
Does Orbi support multiple guest networks? My wife and I work from home for different companies so we’d like to set up separate 5Ghz isolated networks for each of our work computers, a separate 5Ghz for personal use, and a 2.4Ghz AP for IOT devices that require it.
Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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2020-01-15
05:21 PM
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2020-01-15
05:24 PM
2020-01-15
05:24 PM
Re: Multiple guest networks
Orbi may be the wrong product for you.
- Only one Guest network. (I understand the "business Orbi" supports two, but I do not have one.)
- Normal interface does not support different SSID's for 2.4G and 5G primary (or Guest) networks.
There is a "hack" that has enabled people to do this, but it is uncertain how long Netgear will permit the hack.
Many of us maintain that there is a "work around" that allows IoT devices to connect without resorting to the hack.
However, I do not understand the need to have separate WiFi networks for two people who "work from home".
- Surely if they connect to a corporate network it is through a VPN (or some encrypted mechanism)?
- Do they have separate printers?
Anyway, my "two cents". Take it for what it's worth.
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