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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@David-TP Please consider adding the functionality to separate and name the different bands. i understand its common in mesh networks to use all one SSID and let the hardware do the intelligent routing but some of us techie individuals want that control! Thanks!
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@David-TP Yeah this feature is absolutely needed for home IoT, idk why you guys do not implement it into Deco series. Just bought a M5 3-pack today, everything is fine but this...
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@David-TP This is a hugely needed feature for more advanced users. Being able to block a mac address from connecting to specific bands would also probably fix most of our issues. Please! give us more advanced options!!!
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I recently purchased a TP-Link Deco Mesh router for my home. The price was great and I really wanted a mesh system. Due to this problem without two separate ssids for 2.4 and 5 ghz, only half of my devices would connect. My Ring doorbell and inside camera system would not connect and none of my smart bulbs or smart plugs would connect. I am really disappointed and will have to return the units to Amazon.
Do you have any plans on correcting this in the future?
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Just purchased the X75 Pros, and just learned I cant separate SSID for 2.4 and 5. It looks like I will be returning them because I want the ability to separate them or an IoT area that is not Guest.
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