topic Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ in My Router

Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

DavidBevan — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:28:40 GMT

Is it possible (advisable) to change one of the SSID names on the HUB 1 either the 2.4GHZ or the 5GHZ so that they have different names. I have been experiencing problems with my Samsung phone being unable to connect to WiFi following a recent update.

One suggestion was that dual band routers using the same SSID name for both bands may be causing the problem.

Thanks for any advice

David Bevan

Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

RPMozley — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:37:54 GMT

Quick answer, yes.
Longer answer, there is no detrimental effect to splitting the SSID's and may help alleviate issues you've been having.

Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

Mustrum — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:39:01 GMT

Yes. If you log into the router, add a 5 to the 5Ghz SSID and untick the synch with 5Ghz on the 2.4 section.

Apple devices in particular don't like it when both are the same name.

Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

DavidBevan — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:11:34 GMT

Thanks for replying so quickly.

Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

DavidBevan — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:34:10 GMT

Thank you both, I've followed your advice Mustrum and it seems to be working.

Thanks again

David Bevan

Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

Mav — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:08:36 GMT

Moderator's note:

Moved to appropriate board.