Lock solar inverter to 2.4ghz on nest

[jeremylewis1171]

Hi, I have a Goodwe solar panel inverter that will only operate on  a 2.4ghz connection with my google nest router. Is there a way to stop it from jumping into the 5ghz connection as my inverter keeps going offline? Thanks for any help

[olavrb]

No, there isn't. Here is info on how Nest Wifi combines all bands to one SSID:

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6293481?hl=en

The only workaround to always have a 2.4ghz only SSID/wireless network is to either add an additional access point to your system connected to the LAN port of the main Nest Wifi unit: This could be a cheap access point like Asus EA-N66 (an old unit, I know, it's just an example from the top of my head 🙂 ), or a used router that can be put in access point only mode to avoid double NAT. Or replace Nest Wifi with a home wifi system that can do 2.4ghz only SSIDs.

[jeremylewis1171]

Many thanks for your reply Olavrb, I’m going to look into that. I just found an earlier post from a couple of years ago suggesting to create a guest network on the google nest, as guest networks only use 2.4ghz. I don’t know if this is true but I’m going to look at that as well. Thanks again👍🙏

[olavrb]

Guest network is the same, not 2.4ghz only, so it's not true unfortunately.

[jeremylewis1171]

Ok, thanks loads for your guidance. I’m going to try and get hold of a 2.4ghz only router and connect that.