Merging Spectrum WiFI 2G and 5G with Airport Utility?

Hello, I just upgraded my home wifi to Spectrum, and my current wifi always has a 2G and a 5G connection. It is frustrating that my devices will randomly switch between the two since the passwords are in the keychain.

Previously, I had my Airport Express set up to "join a wireless network," and then I have a Hue Homekit Hub plugged into the Airport.

How can I configure the Airport to have both 2G and 5G networks?

I saw another support article to "create a wireless network" however after then, I have no idea about Wireless Security (WPA/WPA2 vs. WPA2) and then once you click on Wireless options, choosing the different channels and making this sync up to my current WiFi.


Thanks!

Posted on Apr 30, 2018 11:50 PM

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May 1, 2018 1:09 AM in response to MariaMKE

I just upgraded my home wifi to Spectrum, and my current wifi always has a 2G and a 5G connection

Does this mean that the Spectrum WiFi is producing a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network using the exact same wireless name......or.....does this mean that you see two different networks......a 2.4 GHz and a 5 GHz network.....when you click on the WiFi menu at the top of your Mac's screen?


"Join a wireless network" is the correct setting for the AirPort Express if it connects to the Spectrum WiFi using a wireless connection.


The "create a wireless network" setting would only be used only if the Express connects back to the Spectrum WiFi router using a permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection.


If the Express connects using wireless, it can only "Join a wireless network" using either the 2.4 GHz signal....or....the 5 GHz signal.....but not both simultaneously.


Unless the AirPort Express is located very close to the Spectrum WiFi router.....in the same room or very close proximity to the Spectrum router......you should have the Express connect to the Spectrum 2.4 GHz network......since those signals are stronger than the 5 GHz signals.

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