Re: Is it possible to switch off one of the radio bands on an access point

Serb_LEConcepts

I cannot see how to turn off the 5 GHz band on a NWA55AXE access point using either Nebula or ZON and the only work around I have been able to implement is simply to lower the power output to 1 dBm.

I only want to use the 2.4 GHz band on the NWA55AXE (outdoor AP) as the legacy IoT devices only operate on this frequency.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Zyxel_Melen

Hi @Serb_LEConcepts

Then you will need to use the AP tag to assign specific SSID to your NWA55AXE.

How to configure unique SSID on specific Access Points on Nebula? — Zyxel Community

The SSID setting can set same SSID name with different settings, and use the AP tag to assign to specific AP.

Zyxel_Melen

Hi @Serb_LEConcepts

You don't need to turn off the 5 GHz band radio. You need to change the SSID setting > edit > Advanced settings > Band mode

It determines on which band the AP should broadcast this SSID.

Serb_LEConcepts

I should have beem more detailed in my question. The site has 5 APs for quite a large dwelling of which 4 are internal, NWA220AX-6E, and one external, NWA55AXE.

The switch in the advanced SSID setting is a blanket setting for all APs in the site but I'm looking to disable the 5 GHz on the NWA55AXE only.

Zyxel_Melen

Hi @Serb_LEConcepts

Then you will need to use the AP tag to assign specific SSID to your NWA55AXE.

How to configure unique SSID on specific Access Points on Nebula? — Zyxel Community

The SSID setting can set same SSID name with different settings, and use the AP tag to assign to specific AP.