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Unable to create 2.4 SSID because Mac no longer has telnet
My Orbi has been up and running for a few years with just one SSID. I have a situation where I need to create a 2.4ghz SSID, however newer Mac OS no longer includes Telnet to allow me to continue th...
The Nest app on the iPhone displays a list of networks to switch to and there is no forget. The iPhone displays the Orbi network and that's what I have to choose. Between the iPhone and the Nest app and camera they must be taking the 5ghz because of the ability to still "see" the 5ghz band. This is why Nest support suggested to have the Orbi display 2 SSIDs.
If there is no "forget", them choose one of the other networks, enter some password, and get rejected. Then, select the Orbi WiFi and enter the password.
Here's another thought: Although I am not a fan of the Orbi "app", it has one feature that I find more useful than the Orbi web interface. On the Device Management display, selecting a specific device brings up details about the device, including the "Link Rate". For example, the TP-Link smart plug that controls the heating pad under my cat's bed in the garage is now connected at 2.4G at Link Rate 72Mbps. The tablet I am using for the Orbi app is at %G at 433Mbps.
What rate is this Nest cam connected at?
Although I remain unsold that the 5G network is SO congested that an alert message is delayed, It won't hurt to try the "telnet thing" Either it will work and things will improve, or it won't and it can be "undone". Even if telnet messes up the Orbi, all it takes is a "factory reset" to undo everything. Of course, "everything" also means it has to be set up from scratch again.