Add feature to allow turning off 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands on individual AP's.

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Jamiewyc
Jamiewyc Posts: 13 image  Freshman Member
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edited July 2024 in Nebula Ideas

Currently, the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands can only be turned off at SSID level, for all access points. Being able to turn off individual bands on individual AP's is a critical feature that is available on most enterprise WIFI products in order to solve 2.4ghz/5ghz intereference.

If we're trying to reduce interference and we can't stop an AP from broadcasting individual bands, there's nothing we can do. Support mentioned splitting the SSID into two separate 2.4ghz and 5ghz SSID but this is not possible due to the following:

Nebula only allows for 8 SSIDs. I currently have 4 and splitting them would effectively stop me from creating any temporary SSID's that we use (For example, Summer school).
Nebula only allows the creation of 1 SSID with guest vouchers enabled - meaning I wouldn't even be able to split the guest wifi to 2.4 and 5ghz SSIDs. 

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  • Zyxel_Judy
    Zyxel_Judy Posts: 2,569 image  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @Jambojames ,

    Thank you for your valuable feedback and experience.

    While we typically advise implementing the DCS configuration to ensure the AP operates on the optimal channel, we also recognize that there may be instances where users prefer to disable the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands on specific APs. We're considering this as a potential feature.

    If anyone support this idea, please leave a comment or cast your vote.

    Zyxel_Judy

  • Wookie
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    👍️would love to have this feature too in order disable 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz on AP-basis, this would help to reduce unnecessary traffic and interference in the wireless-environment

  • Zyxel_Judy
    Zyxel_Judy Posts: 2,569 image  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @Jamiewyc ,

    As of now, Nebula can support up to 24 SSIDs. For detailed instructions on configuring SSIDs, please refer to this FAQ:

    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/20981/nebula-how-to-configure-ap-grouping-to-increase-the-ssid-number

    Additionally, Nebula allows users to configure multiple SSIDs with the voucher feature.

    Zyxel_Judy

  • Zyxel_Judy
    Zyxel_Judy Posts: 2,569 image  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @Wookie ,

    Thank you for your input.

    While the feature is being evaluated, you can configure separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz on different APs by following the instructions in this FAQ:

    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/756/nebula-how-can-i-configure-to-separate-ssids-between-naps

    Zyxel_Judy

  • lucidelirium
    lucidelirium Posts: 4 image  Freshman Member
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    I switched to Nebula for added capability but lost the capability to disable radios. Will have to move to back to standalone if this simple feature will not be added.

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