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Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

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  • 1.  Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 11:24 AM

    Hello,

     

    I have a bunch of 225s and we already have a private and guest SSID that work on 2.4 and 5GHz with 5GHz preferred.  Is there a way to set up an additional test SSID that only services devices on 5GHz?


    #AP225


  • 2.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Nov 19, 2015 11:25 AM

    Yes. In the virtual-ap, set the band to A only.



  • 3.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 11:32 AM

    Thanks is the virtual ap - the web interface to the controller ID?  If so can you spoon feed me where to go?



  • 4.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 11:40 AM

    Because I know Tim is a busy guy ;-)

     

    Configuration --> All Profiles --> Wireless LAN --> Virtual AP --> Your Virtual AP --> Allowed Band

     

    CLI:

    wlan virtual-ap "NAMEofVAP"
      allowed-band "a"

     



  • 5.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 11:59 AM

    Thanks - I apoligize - I must be in the wrong section.

    When I edit the network SSID in the instant web interface,

    I have WLAN settings, VLAN, Security and Access

    I still want the other two network SSIDs to service 2.4 and 5ghz.



  • 6.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Nov 19, 2015 12:02 PM

    Oh, you're using Instant. (Next time please post in the Instant forums. We thought you were using controller :) ).

     

    When you click edit next to the SSID in the VC, you'll see the option to select 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz on the right hand side. (you'll need to be in the advanced view, click at the bottom left).



  • 7.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 12:12 PM

    Thanks - I seem to have an option of transmit rates - but I don't know how to disable 2.4GHz

     http://s12.postimg.org/92xln8xnx/Capture.jpg



  • 8.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz
    Best Answer

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 12:19 PM

    On your screenshot it is under Band on the right hand side.



  • 9.  RE: Can I create an SSID that only works on 5GHz
    Best Answer

    Posted Nov 19, 2015 01:54 PM

    Thanks - I feel stupid but I certainly really really appreiciate the spoon feeding!