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

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Serb_LEConcepts
Serb_LEConcepts Posts: 7 image  Freshman Member
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edited December 2025 in Wireless

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.

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  • Zyxel_Melen
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 4,367 image  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate

    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

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

    Zyxel Melen


  • Serb_LEConcepts
    Serb_LEConcepts Posts: 7 image  Freshman Member
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    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
    Zyxel_Melen Posts: 4,367 image  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Administrator - Nebula Zyxel Certified Sales Associate
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    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.

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    Zyxel Melen


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