5 ghz Guest network can't communicate with devices on 2.4 ghz wifi connection.

5 ghz Guest network can't communicate with devices on 2.4 ghz wifi connection.

5 ghz Guest network can't communicate with devices on 2.4 ghz wifi connection.
5 ghz Guest network can't communicate with devices on 2.4 ghz wifi connection.
2024-07-10 12:28:15 - last edited 2024-07-11 01:20:57
Model: Deco BE75  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: 1.2.9 Build 20231225

I have my Wifi network as a 2.4 ghz connection for use with my 2.4 ghz devices and printers. My 'Guest' network is set for 5 ghz to access multimedia devices. From results of a 'repair ticket' -the Guest network cannot communicate with devices on the 'Wifi' network. I suggest ability to add additional 'subnet' to Wifi connection to allow for 5 ghz connections to communicate with devices that only use a 2.4 ghz connection - mainly 'printers'. This was not a problem on my previous Netgear Nighthawk - or an T-mobile internet router I set up. For now I got around it by making an 'ethernet' connection to my main computer- as well as simultaneous 5 ghz wifi connection- which 'passes through' to connect to the printer.

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Re: 5 ghz Guest network can't communicate with devices on 2.4 ghz wifi connection.
2024-07-11 07:49:19

  @Brewster100 

Hi, welcome to the community.

Is your modem number Deco XE75, rather than Deco BE75?

 

Do you wish to add a feature that enables guest network clients to access specific Main Network devices like the wireless printer, NAS, or other media servers, instead of keeping them completely isolated?

Thank you very much and best regards.

 

 

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Re: 5 ghz Guest network can't communicate with devices on 2.4 ghz wifi connection.
2024-07-11 08:05:12 - last edited 2024-07-11 08:09:20

  @Brewster100 Hello

Hi- It is a Deco XE 75 Pro. Seems dumb they did not allow for additional 'subnet(s)' under Wifi! That is the feature I would - and probably others - would like added- additional subnets under 'Wifi' so they can communicate between each other (printers for one).

 

Thanks!

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