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Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

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DavidBevan
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Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

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  

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RPMozley
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Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

Quick answer, yes.
Longer answer, there is no detrimental effect to splitting the SSID's and may help alleviate issues you've been having.
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Mustrum
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Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

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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.

DavidBevan
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Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

Thanks for replying so quickly.

DavidBevan
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Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

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

 

Thanks again

 

David Bevan 

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Re: Changing SSID name 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ

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