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Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 GHz

radekk83
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Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 GHz

Hi, How can i change wifi 5 GHZ for Wifi 2,4 GHZ if some of my old device have olny 2,4. Thanks

Model: RBR20|Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
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Re: Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 GHz

For users who are trying to get some 2.4Ghz supporting only devices setup on there Orbi's you don't have to separate the SSIDs. You can however disable the 5Ghz SSID from being seen temporarily by setup devices. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings. Take the check mark out of the Enable SSID (5G) box. This will hide 5Ghz SSID support for any 5Ghz supporting setup devices and force them to connect to the 2.4Ghz SSID frequency. Forget the wifi profile on your phone or pad that sets up your 2.4Ghz device. Disable the wifi radio on the phone or pad then back on. Then reconnect to the SSID name and PW on Orbi. This should allow the 2.4Ghz setup software on the mobile device to fully discover the 2.4ghz device and get it setup correctly on Orbi. Once completed, Check mark the Enable SSID (5G) box to put the Orbi back in normal operation. 

 

Also can redue the power output of the 5Ghz radio from 100% to say 50%. 

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FURRYe38
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Re: Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 GHz

For users who are trying to get some 2.4Ghz supporting only devices setup on there Orbi's you don't have to separate the SSIDs. You can however disable the 5Ghz SSID from being seen temporarily by setup devices. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings. Take the check mark out of the Enable SSID (5G) box. This will hide 5Ghz SSID support for any 5Ghz supporting setup devices and force them to connect to the 2.4Ghz SSID frequency. Forget the wifi profile on your phone or pad that sets up your 2.4Ghz device. Disable the wifi radio on the phone or pad then back on. Then reconnect to the SSID name and PW on Orbi. This should allow the 2.4Ghz setup software on the mobile device to fully discover the 2.4ghz device and get it setup correctly on Orbi. Once completed, Check mark the Enable SSID (5G) box to put the Orbi back in normal operation. 

 

Also can redue the power output of the 5Ghz radio from 100% to say 50%. 

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Re: Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 GHz

Enjoy. Smiley Wink

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