Many devices for the Internet of Things use the WiFi wireless spectrums, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz. The benefit of using these WiFi protocols is that devices require no additional hardware to get started. Instead, plug in the new device, launch a vendor application or a web browser, enter your credentials, and you’re done.
Most modern routers operate on a dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. In practical terms, that means your router creates a network name and password for two different wireless networks when you set it up. However, some routers allow you to use one network name and password for both, and it’s then up to your devices to decide whether they connect to either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
I have a router with the two bands under the same network name. However, It doesn’t allow me to reconfigure the router to have two separate network names for the different spectrums. In addition, as many home automation devices are set up using the 2.4GHz network, I cannot connect devices that require me to specify a 2.4GHz network.
At the moment, I have a handful of devices that I can’t configure to my home network. It is a bit of a trap for novice users like me, and I am yet to find a satisfactory solution.
Most modern routers operate on a dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. In practical terms, that means your router creates a network name and password for two different wireless networks when you set it up. However, some routers allow you to use one network name and password for both, and it’s then up to your devices to decide whether they connect to either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
I have a router with the two bands under the same network name. However, It doesn’t allow me to reconfigure the router to have two separate network names for the different spectrums. In addition, as many home automation devices are set up using the 2.4GHz network, I cannot connect devices that require me to specify a 2.4GHz network.
At the moment, I have a handful of devices that I can’t configure to my home network. It is a bit of a trap for novice users like me, and I am yet to find a satisfactory solution.