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jd0422's avatar
jd0422
Network Novice
Hace 2 años

Band steer remotely

I have my Home 5G set up on my network with the auto band steer set up 5GHZ/2.4GHz.   it seems the best way for me for running my network.  Is there any way to force the network to 2.4Ghz when it is ...
  • nc1037's avatar
    nc1037
    Hace 2 años

    I would do it slightly differently.  Leave your "auto band steer" network just as it is.  DO create a second 2.4 GHz network, with security downgraded to WPA/WPA2.  Use that network for only the "problem" devices.  That way, those devices shouldn't impact the primary network, and your devices that work well on 5 GHz should continue to work well, and will be more secure with WPA2/WPA3.  

copz1998's avatar
copz1998
Connection Curator
Hace 2 años

@jd0422 you are almost there. Most smart devices (cameras, printers, etc) need 2.4Ghz. You will likely solve your problem by changing your security setting on the 2.4Ghz SSID to WEP or the lowest security. This process worked for many of us.

Let us know how it works.