How to Create Separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi SSIDs on Your Router

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If your router supports both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, you may notice that only one Wi-Fi network name (SSID) appears when you search for available networks. To separate these two bands and make both networks easily identifiable, follow the steps below to set up unique SSIDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks on your router.
 

General Setup Steps:

Note: The instructions in this part are based on common router models and may not apply to all devices. If the steps here don’t match what you see, please contact your router's technical support for further assistance.

 

  1. Access router settings

  • Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address (usually provided on the label attached to the back of the router) to access the login page.
  • Log in with your username and password.

  1. Disable smart connect or Wi-Fi band steering (Optional)

Some routers feature Wi-Fi Band Steering or Smart Connect, which combines the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands into a single network. To separate the SSIDs for each band, follow these steps:
  • Check whether Smart Connect or Wi-Fi Band Steering is enabled.
  • If either feature is enabled, disable it.
  • Once disabled, you can configure separate SSIDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

  1. Set up 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

  • Navigate to the Wireless settings page.
  • Find the 2.4GHz settings section.
  • Set the Wi-Fi name (SSID) to xxx-2.4G, where xxx is your desired Wi-Fi name.
  • Save the settings.

  1. Set up 5GHz Wi-Fi

  • Go to the 5GHz settings section.
  • Set the Wi-Fi name (SSID) to xxx-5G, where xxx is your desired Wi-Fi name (matching the name used for the 2.4GHz band).
  • Save the settings.

  1. Connect to your new Wi-Fi networks

Once the settings are saved, the new Wi-Fi names will appear on the Wi-Fi settings page of your mobile phone.
 
Note: After changing the Wi-Fi names, please reconnect any devices that were previously connected to the router. The password remains the same unless you change it.
 

Router Configuration for Common Brands

  1. Netgear routers

Note: The screenshots and instructions in this guide are based on common Netgear router models and may not apply to all devices. If the steps here don’t match what you see, please contact your router's technical support for further assistance.
If your router has Smart Connect or Wi-Fi Band Steering, disable these features to separate the 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSIDs.
  • On the BASIC tab page, click Wireless.Netgear routers1.PNG
  • In the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) area, set Name (SSlD) to <xxxx-2.4G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Saving setting.Netgear routers2.PNG
  • In the Wireless Network(5GHz a/n/ac) area, set Name(SSlD) to <xxxx-5G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Saving setting.Netgear routers3.png
When the preceding settings are complete, the new Wi-Fi names will appear on the Wi-Fi settings page of your mobile phone.
Note: After the Wi-Fi names are changed, you need to reconnect the devices that use this wireless router. The password remains the same if it has not been changed.

  1. ASUS routers

Note: The screenshots and instructions in this guide are based on common ASUS router models and may not apply to all devices. If the steps here don’t match what you see, please contact your router's technical support for further assistance.
If your router has Smart Connect or Wi-Fi Band Steering, disable these features to separate the 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSIDs.
  • In the Advanced Settings area, click Wireless.ASUS routers1.png
  • On the General tab page, check whether Enable Smart Connect is On. If Smart Connect is enabled, disable it to separate the SSlDs for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.ASUS routers2.png
  • In the Band drop-down list, select 2.4GHz and then set Network Name(SSlD) to <xxxx-2.4G ,where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Save the setting.ASUS routers3.png
  • In the Band drop-down list, select 5GHz and then set Network Name(SSlD) to xxxx-5G. Save the setting.ASUS routers4.png
When the preceding settings are complete, the new Wi-Fi names will appear on the Wi-Fi settings page of your mobile phone.
 
Note: After the Wi-Fi names are changed, you need to reconnect the devices that use this wireless router. The password remains the same if it has not been changed.

  1. D-Link routers

Note: The screenshots and instructions in this guide are based on common D-Link router models and may not apply to all devices. If the steps here don’t match what you see, please contact your router's technical support for further assistance.
If your router has Smart Connect or Wi-Fi Band Steering, disable these features to separate the 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSIDs.
  • On the D-Link home page, click the Settings tab and select Wireless.D-Link routers1.png
  • In the 2.4GHz area, set Wi-Fi Name(SSlD) to <xxxx-2.4G; and in the 5GHz area, set Wi-Fi Name(SSlD) to xxxx-5G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name.D-Link routers2.png
  • The last step is to save the settings.
 
When the preceding settings are complete, the new Wi-Fi names will appear on the Wi-Fi settings page of your mobile phone.
 
Note: After the Wi-Fi names are changed, you need to reconnect the devices that use this wireless router. The password remains the same if it has not been changed.
 

  1. TP-Link routers

Note: The screenshots and instructions in this guide are based on common TP-Link router models and may not apply to all devices. If the steps here don’t match what you see, please contact your router's technical support for further assistance.
If your router has Smart Connect or Wi-Fi Band Steering, disable these features to separate the 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSIDs.
 
By default, the TP-Link router Wi-Fi names(SSlD) for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are the same. To distinguish the SSlDs for the two bands, follow these steps:
  • In the lower-right corner of the page, click Setting.TP-Link routers1.png
  • Click Wireless.TP-Link routers2.png
  • In the 2.4G Wireless area, set SSID to xxxx-2.4G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Saving setting.TP-Link routers3.png
  • In the 5G Wireless area, set SSID to xxxx-5G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Saving setting.TP-Link routers4.png
When the preceding settings are complete, the new Wi-Fi names will Appear on the Wi-Fi settings page of your mobile phone.
 
Note: After the Wi-Fi names are changed, you need to reconnect the devices that use this wireless router. The password remains the same if it has not been changed.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I create separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands?

A: Creating separate SSIDs for each band allows you to easily distinguish between the 2.4GHz and 5Ghz networks, ensuring better control over which band your devices connect to. The 2.4GHz band is better for longer-range connections, while the 5Ghz band provides faster speeds but with a shorter range.

Q: Can I change the password for each band separately?

A: Yes, you can set different passwords for each SSID if you wish. However, it's generally recommended to use the same password for both bands for ease of use.

Q: What if I don't see the 5GHz network on my phone?

A: Some older devices may not support 5GHZ Wi-Fi. Ensure that your phone supports the 5GHz band and that it's enabled in your router settings. If your device doesn't support 5GHz, it will only see the 2.4GHz network.

Q: Do I need to reconnect devices after changing the SSID?

A: Yes, after changing the SSID names for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, you will need to reconnect all devices to the new network names. The password will remain the same unless you change it.

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