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Have the SB6190, how do I choose which band to broadcast 2.4 or 5ghz?

 

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The SB6190 is a cable modem without built-in Wi-Fi, so it only works through a wired Ethernet connection.

To access Wi-Fi, I recommend connecting a router to the SB6190.

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  • March 29, 2025

The router makes the decision for you.  

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  • March 29, 2025

I would like to choose 2.4 due to some devises that require that band. 

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The router will send 2.4 if the device demands 2.4.  Routers are smart enough to decide which band to use.  Older routers may have two SSID names.

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The SB6190 is a cable modem without built-in Wi-Fi, so it only works through a wired Ethernet connection.

To access Wi-Fi, I recommend connecting a router to the SB6190.

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  • April 1, 2025

?  I’m not the OP but thanks

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​@mlingo5 what router do you have? the SB6190 doesn’t have any router/wifi capability as its a modem only device. 

Current setup: Netgear CM3000-->Netgear RBE973S-->2.5gig tp-link switch, Xfinity 2.4gig/350mbps

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