How To Set Up Separate SSIDs For 5GHz & 2.4GHz On Bitdefender BOX

This article guides you stepwise to configure separate SSIDs for 5GHz & 2.4GHz on your Bitdefender BOX. By default, Bitdefender BOX is broadcasting mixed frequencies for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

To set up separate SSIDs for the 5GHz and 2.4GHz, follow the steps below:

 

1. Open the Bitdefender Central app installed on your smartphone and go to the “Devices” icon at the bottom of the screen.

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2. Next, select Bitdefender BOX in the list of devices.

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3. Then tap the small cogwheel in the top right corner to open the Bitdefender BOX settings.

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4. After opening the Settings menu, tap on “Wi-Fi”.

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5. In the Wi-Fi settings, scroll down and tap on “Broadcast separate frequencies”.

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6. Type a Network name (SSID) and a password for “Your 5 GHz Wi-Fi”.

 

 

7. Then scroll down to “Your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi” and set a Network name (SSID) and a password for it as well.

 

8. Tap on “Save” to complete the set-up of separate SSIDs on your Bitdefender BOX.

Note: After saving the changes, your devices will temporarily disconnect from the network.

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