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how to set 2.4G 5G channel separately with Orbi Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router (RBR20)
Hi, I'm using Orbi Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router (RBR20). Is there possible to set 2.4G/ 5G channel separately in differnet SSID? I'm running firmware of 2.3.1.58. I've download the phone app, but didn...
Well the reason why I want to separate is that my laptop usually switch between 2.4G/5G mode, and actually my laptop is very close to the router and I always want to stick to 5G mode for faster speed, but my laptop doesn't have such configuration to do so. And as most router provide dual mode SSID so I intuitively come up with this solution.
And could you pls tell me the that telnet approach? I would like to give it a try
I don't remember which post it was. Probably best to search the forum for "telnet" or "separate bands". Or, start a new post specifically asking for the telnet commands. I have never done this myself, and have no idea if the current firmware release still supports it.
- I also want to separate the WiFi bands but sadly the latest firmware doesn’t support the telnet method. I tried and it won’t work. It used to work fine with previous versions of firmware.
This option should be made available in case someone wants to separate the bands. I like the Orbi for the long range ease of setup. One router doesn’t cover my home and I don’t want a range extender nor do I want to run a network cable to another part of my house for an additional access point.
Netgear please let us separate the bands!