If your smart devices are having trouble connecting to your Verizon WiFi, especially those that only support 5GHz, splitting your network into separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands might be the solution. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to split your Verizon WiFi step by step, no tech degree required! Whether you’re setting up a smart litter box, a camera, or any other IoT gadget, this quick fix can make a big difference.
How it works
If you need to break apart the bands into separate names, log into your router, enter the Wireless settings (you may need to go into the Advanced settings for this), and disable SON / Self Organizing Network. Afterwards, the router should present two different network names for you. You might need to manually rejoin your devices to the 5GHz band for performance since the names will be separated. The router should be reachable at http://192.168.1.1/ or by using the credentials printed on the bottom.
Alternatively, Verizon is deploying a new firmware to the routers, which enables an "IoT" network. This broadcasts on 2.4Ghz only. You can try enabling that for devices which are having a hard time joining your combined network.
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