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Netgear Router: How to Create Separate WiFi SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Bands?
Netgear Router: How to Create Separate WiFi SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Bands?
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  1. Navigate to the BASIC tab and select "Wireless."

    1. Netgear Router: How to Create Separate WiFi SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5 GHz Bands?

  2. In the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, configure the Name (SSID) as <xxx>-2.4G, with "xxx" representing your Wi-Fi name. Save your settings.

    2. Netgear Router: How to Create Separate WiFi SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5 GHz Bands?

  3. In the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, set the Name (SSID) as <xxx>-5G, with "xxx" representing your Wi-Fi name. Save the changes.

Upon completion, the updated Wi-Fi names will be visible on your mobile phone's Wi-Fi settings page.

Note: Post name modifications, ensure reconnection of devices to this wireless router. The password remains the same if it hasn't been altered.

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