Can I do seperate logins that allow only 2.4 or 2.4/5 bands?

[Smithers66]

I am looking to invest a Google mesh wifi, but want to set up two different logins (Like a guest network) but want only 2.4 on one of the logins.

I have 40 smart bulbs I want to put on 2.4 only, and then allow the system to manage the other login with 2.4/5 for regular wifi usage.

Is this possible?

[kiltguy2112]

I don't believe so. It let's you setup a guest network, but does not give you access to what bands to use. 

[MichaelP · Accepted solution]

That's correct. The guest network supports both bands just like the main network. But any 2.4GHz-only devices just won't see the 5GHz band, so it shouldn't hurt to have it there. Some poorly-designed devices can be more difficult to set up initially when both bands are there, but that's a different issue.

[Smithers66]

Thank you MichaelP! 

Maybe I am just overthinking it, trying to keep the BS stuff like smartbulbs off my main service, I understand the Nest system has a traffic manager so maybe I should just rely on that, yes?

And I do have some 2.4 GHz only cheaper devices that I was having trouble connecting and hoping that this would solve that.

[MichaelP]

I know some people do put their smart plugs and bulbs on the guest network just to keep it away from their main network and that should work fine for most cases. I don't think using the family features of Nest WiFi will help much, though. 

Connecting some devices can be tricky if they have been designed using incorrect assumptions about what modern home networks look like. Often it's possible to get them set up just by walking far enough away with your phone to get it to drop back to 2.4GHz during the setup process. 

[Jeff]

Hi, Smithers66.

It looks like you and MichaelP were able to sort this out here, but I wanted to follow up real fast to see if there's anything else you needed or to see if you were all set here. If you need anything else, just let me know.

Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi, Smithers66.
Just one quick final check in here. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.
Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi, Smithers66.
Just one quick final check in here. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.
Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi,
Just one quick final check in here. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.
Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi, everyone.
As we haven't had any activity here recently I'm going to go ahead and close the thread. If you have more to add, feel free to start a new discussion.
Thanks