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Magoo19
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2 years ago

Hub 5 5 and 2.4 ghz band help

I have a hub 5 and I am trying to setup some new Wi-Fi plugs which require 2.4ghz. I found a post which explained how to rename the 2 ghz so I could set up the plugs and lights.  However  my app is asking me to optimise my network and wants to move it back to one name. As soon as I do this the devices that are connected to the other Wi-Fi stop working. There also appears to be no option in app to cancel the need to do this.

Any help would be appreciated, I am a complete novice at this. 

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  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta
    2 years ago

    Seriously totally ditch the VM Connect app

    Login in to the Hub 5 management menu at http://192.168.0.1/
    Disable Smart Wi-Fi aka Wireless Channel Optimization
    Disable 5 GHz Wi-Fi

    Now connect all your plugs and lights

    Re-enable 5GHz Wi-Fi

    I'd leave Smart Wi-Fi aka Wireless Channel Optimization Disabled, it is more trouble than value.

     

     

  • Matthew_ML's avatar
    Matthew_ML
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    2 years ago

    Hey Magoo19, thank you for reaching out and I am sorry to hear this.

    I can see some advice has been posted above this, did this manage to help or do you still need some help on this? Cheers