Does Deco support separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSIDs?
Deco supports disabling 2.4GHz and 5GHz separately under the Main/Guest/IOT networks.
As for separate SSIDs over 2.4GHz and 5GHz, it might not be completed via a single network, But you could set the Main Network to 5GHz only, and then create a different SSID for the 2.4 GHz only IOT network.
“One Network” is widespread in Mesh networks in order to enjoy seamless roaming, which is different from non-mesh traditional routers that require you to connect to the band you want manually. So we tend to remain one SSID per network, and Deco keeps its network simple by automatically choosing the band that gives you the best wireless roaming experience. It uses the same name for both the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands under the same network. Both radio bands are active simultaneously. If the device is only compatible with 2.4 GHz, then it won't try to connect to 5 GHz. And if it supports both, it will connect to only one radio band at any given time. Based on the device's capabilities, the Band Steering feature of Deco will attempt to guide your connected devices to the band with the best performance.
So if you want separate SSIDs over 2.4 GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi here is what you could do:
- Turn off 2.4 GHz under the Main Network.
- Enable the IOT network with a different SSID under 2.4 GHz only.
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I had to change some simple old smart switches because they refuse to use the guest 2.4ghz and or normal band with 5Ghz +2.4Ghz
Please kindly add this feature for IoT devices to use exclusively on 2.4ghz on the same network. It really helps for old devices.
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since 5ghz network bands were released I have always been able to create separate ssid for each band. One network name is great in theory for the average user but for users that want better control of their network they need the ability to be split.
this solves several performance issues with high network usage devices connecting to the slower 2.4ghz speed.
on my network 5ghz is for computers, gaming systems, phones, tablets and tvs. 2.4 is for everything else. I don't have to worry about a high bandwidth device connecting to the slower 2.4 wifi ever, even while roaming through access points.
using the guest network as a work around is not an option as that creates separate network not viewable from devices on the main network.
This feature alone has answered my question on which mesh network system to buy. It won't be tp-link.
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I just purchased an X55 system and couldn't believe this was not an option. Please add this, really is needed for IoT devices.
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@David-TP Please implement SSID per band. I have numerous devices ALREADY SETUP to connect to a particular SSID and it is a PITA to reconnect them ALL.
I never dreamed that an advanced Mesh router like x55 would not have ALL of the features that have been STANDARD like forever.
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Recently purchased the XE75.
I am not an advanced user by any stretch of the imagination but like other users have said - have used 5+ year older routers that have allowed separate SSIDs for different bands and over the years have added devices to the 2.4ghz specific SSID.
It is a HUGE time waster to have to go and re-connect all of those devices.
Please implement this ASAP or will have too return the XE75 and consider a different company...
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Got here after I setup things and was happy with how it turned out and performance - unti l discovered this is not possible.
DEPLORABLE. returning....
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Agreed! The devices have great specs, but who cares if you can't take advantage of them!? Very disappointed with TP-Link...
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