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pup0975
Star
Sep 17, 2017

Using devices that require 2.4ghz on Orbi

I'm considering buying a device (AmbientWeather Weather Station) that says that it only works on the 2.4ghz wifi and if you have a dual band router, you need to turn off the 5ghz radio. I already hav...
Troubleshooting
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Smitty_P
Aspirant
Sep 19, 2017

I have a Ambiant WS-0262 and it does not work with my Orbi. Cant figure how to shut off 5 ghz.  The AmbiantTool does not see the WS.

 

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rpgravey
Aspirant
Dec 24, 2017

Even after turning off 5ghz SSID broadcast, my iphone still shows as connected to 5ghz.  I have "forgot the network" and logged back in, to no avail.  I'm trying to connect the Ambient Weather station but it needs to have the phone on 2.4ghz.