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mediaman09
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Jul 03, 2014
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R7000 - Can I turn off the 5G band?

I own the R7000, but currently do not have any 5G(802.1ac) devices so I assume there is currently no advantage for this band for me at this moment. Correct? Is there a way to runs off the 5G band o...
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R7000
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    mediaman09
    Jul 03, 2014
    Ahh found it under Advanced Settings. Was looking under the Advanced tab. Minor item they should address - poor UI to have two different sections both called Advanced.
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Redtulips7
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Jul 07, 2014
mediaman09 wrote:
I own the R7000, but currently do not have any 5G(802.1ac) devices so I assume there is currently no advantage for this band for me at this moment. Correct?

Is there a way to runs off the 5G band on the R7000??

All I see is the option to disable SSID broadcast, but I dont see an explicitly radio on/off selection.

Why you want to turn off 5G Band?:confused:Why you have bought this Router for?This is an AC Router therefore use 5G Band!!!or you thought it looks cool?never mind......:D:D:D