GT-AX6000 better to separate wireless SSIDs?

[urbanracer34]

Have a quick question.

I have an GT-AX6000 and I have the 2.5GHz and 5GHz radios set to the same network name and password.

Is there any advantages to separating the two networks?

 

[degrub]

Yes, and read through the forum about IOT clients. Advanced Search might even be your friend.

 

[bennor]

Is there any advantages to separating the two networks?

There are various opinions on disabling Smart Connect and or separating the WiFi bands into their own SSID's. Some swear by having Smart Connect enabled and having WiFi bands combined. Others have found some IoT devices may find combined WiFi bands troublesome. Some IoT devices further have issues WPA2/WPA3 or WPA3 only versus using WPA/WPA2. Like suggested, use the forum search feature to find various thoughts and past discussion on using combined or seperated WiFi bands and the Smart Connect option.

Above all, test it for yourself to find out which works best for your environment and Wifi devices.

 

[Tech9]

Is there any advantages to separating the two networks?

Better control over your clients. Avoid Smart and Auto and you'll be happier.

 

[urbanracer34]

Thanks everyone! I will look into it!