I need 2.4GHz for a device that doesn't support 5G
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I need 2.4GHz for a device that doesn't support 5G
27-02-2023 2:21 PM
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I have a device that doesn't support 5G. It needs 2.4 GHz. I have fibre unlimitted and understand it is 5G. I only see 1 wifi option when I connect. Can I do something to get 2.4 GHz option alongside the 5G?
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27-02-2023 2:25 PM
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@EmBiczyk Which Hub do you have?
Re: I need 2.4GHz for a device that doesn't support 5G
27-02-2023 4:24 PM
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Re: I need 2.4GHz for a device that doesn't support 5G
27-02-2023 4:28 PM
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Thanks I managed to find the answer on another web site. I went into the router / advanced settings / networks where I could see the 2.4 GHz and 5G. I renamed the 2.4 and told the 5G not to sink with the 2.4 and now I have both showing. I have a hub 1.
Re: I need 2.4GHz for a device that doesn't support 5G
27-02-2023 4:30 PM
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Re: I need 2.4GHz for a device that doesn't support 5G
01-03-2023 1:43 AM
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What was the real problem here?
It does not matter that the SSID for 2.4GHz and 5GHz are the same in this scenario, the device will select which ever band it can use. Such is how the newer Hub Twos are configured: whilst one can turn off the 5GHz band on that router, the bands cannot have a distinct SSID. There is a single SSID and devices connects to the band which is best for the device.
The only good reason for having distinct SSIDs is where one has a device which will work on either band but "roams" aggressively (flip-flops) between the two bands, leading to poor throughput performance.
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