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RBR50 — Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router

lgwaf
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RBR50 — Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router

HI,

 

Can I choose if my Orbi router broadcasts separate WiFi networks for 2.4GHz and 5GHz?

 

"No. Separating the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies into two different networks is not supported at this time.

After creating your Orbi’s SSID (network name), your Orbi determines whether your device joins that network with 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Some of the factors that determine if your device connects in 2.4GHz or 5GHz include hardware limitations of the connected devices, the distance between devices and your router or satellite (2.4GHz has a larger broadcast range, 5GHz has a shorter broadcast range but provides faster speeds), and obstacles in your environment (walls, furniture).

SSID separation for these WiFi bands is under consideration for future implementation as we continue to add new features to our products."

 

I am still haveing this open issue and brings trouble connecting to some home appliances with 2.4 ghz.

 

OK I understand the RBR50 is not designed for this. IF I want to upgrade to newer Orbi models, Am I going to have the same issue?

OR newer models offer Separating the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies into two different network???

IF Yes which?

 

THANKS for any input or help

 

Tom

 

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FURRYe38
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Re: RBR50 — Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router


@lgwaf wrote:

HI,

 

Can I choose if my Orbi router broadcasts separate WiFi networks for 2.4GHz and 5GHz?

No.

 

"No. Separating the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies into two different networks is not supported at this time.

After creating your Orbi’s SSID (network name), your Orbi determines whether your device joins that network with 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Some of the factors that determine if your device connects in 2.4GHz or 5GHz include hardware limitations of the connected devices, the distance between devices and your router or satellite (2.4GHz has a larger broadcast range, 5GHz has a shorter broadcast range but provides faster speeds), and obstacles in your environment (walls, furniture).

SSID separation for these WiFi bands is under consideration for future implementation as we continue to add new features to our products."

 

I am still haveing this open issue and brings trouble connecting to some home appliances with 2.4 ghz.

 

OK I understand the RBR50 is not designed for this. IF I want to upgrade to newer Orbi models, Am I going to have the same issue?

No. 

OR newer models offer Separating the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies into two different network??? 

Yes. 

IF Yes which? 

750, 850, 960 and 970 series.

 

 


 

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lgwaf
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Re: RBR50 — Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router

THANKS!

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FURRYe38
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Re: RBR50 — Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router

Let us know what you get. 

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