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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and finally, after waiting 2 and more years, i throw in the towel, to get compatibility and stability of my iot devices i disabled the 5ghz band.
tp-link you win to be enlisted in my device manufacturer and producer black list
shame on you
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Hi, can I have the model number of your Deco?
Most Deco supports "IoT network". It is 2.4GHz and could use a different SSID.
Thank you very much.
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This feature would be so helpful.
My devices are so hard to set up with the bands combined.
I have had nothing but trouble with my tp-link units - such a lot of money wasted on a terrible product.
Since i bought these, I've spent more time configuring, resetting and reconnecting everything in my house over and over. Turing bands on and off to try and connect different devices, then having to reset every and try to reconnect. They have been miserable to use
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Suddenly my separate 5G and 6G ssids are gone on my deco and I am forced to have them combined into one or play this game with IoT and guest. Just spent a day on a ladder re-setting up cameras and security devices. THE LAST TP-LINK product I ever purchase just because of this. Unilaterally change a products usefulness in a major way and impact the safety of customers without any prior notice...that's the way to show your customers you just don't care about them at all.
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laceyjd2251 wrote
Suddenly my separate 5G and 6G ssids are gone on my deco and I am forced to have them combined into one or play this game with IoT and guest. Just spent a day on a ladder re-setting up cameras and security devices. THE LAST TP-LINK product I ever purchase just because of this. Unilaterally change a products usefulness in a major way and impact the safety of customers without any prior notice...that's the way to show your customers you just don't care about them at all.
Hi, welcome to the community.
I don't think the report issue has anything to do with the feature request here. If you need further help, it is recommended to start a new thread here with the model number as well as other details.
You can have separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, not just when they are under the same Network.
In other words, you can have SSID#1 for the Main WiFi Network( only 5GHz enabled), SSID#2 for the IoT network( only 2.4GHz enabled), and SSID#3 for the 6GHz network.
We always value user feedback. It's just not necessary when you can already have separate SSIDs for different WiFi bands by enabling different wireless frequencies for each network.
Thank you very much.
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