how do i switch to 2.4 ghz on my mac?

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 11:30 AM

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I can't figure out how to switch from 5ghz to 2.4 ghz I'm using my M1 Mac Air (updated to the available latest software) a bit far from the router and I'm noticing some stability issues, so I'd rather be using 2.4ghz as it solved the stability issue on other devices like my ps5 and I still get a good enough speed. I pressed and held the options key while clicking on the wifi symbol on the menu bar and saw that I'm in fact on the 5ghz range. I tried wifi network settings, and I tried advanced network settings, but I can't seem to find a way to do it, I can't find an option to change between them. I tried to do something from airport utility app, but I don't see anything other than "internet" in the middle of the window and shows no options to change connectivity or any devices to control. I tried using my network provider's app and the online settings from browser, but I couldn't find a way to change the range for my Mac from there.
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VikingOSX

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Dec 18, 2020 12:41 PM in response to jampizzo

You create a 2.4 Ghz SSID in your wireless router, and then connect to that SSID from the Mac's wireless interface. I have two different SSID (2.4 and 5 Ghz) configured on my Apple Airport Extreme Basestation.

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