Orbi SSID

[jweaver0312]

Hi. I am considering buying an Orbi. I read one single Wi-Fi name. Could I change that for both bands and have for example Orbi-2.4GHz (for 2.4GHz) and Orbi-5GHz (for 5GHz devices)?

[DarrenM · Accepted solution]

Hello jweaver0312 

no orbi does not allow you to separate out the the SSIDs. Your devices will connect to the best available connection when on orbi.

DarrenM

[DarrenM · Accepted solution]

Hello jweaver0312 

no orbi does not allow you to separate out the the SSIDs. Your devices will connect to the best available connection when on orbi.

DarrenM

[jweaver0312]

Ok. Thanks. I was hoping it would and would be nice if it would.

[tagteam]

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jweaver0312 wrote:
.....I was hoping it would and would be nice if it would.

There is, however, a workaround which will separate the two networks (link below), but it is not officially recommended.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/How-to-set-a-separate-SSID-for-the-5-GHz-network-on-your-Orbi/...

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