Skip to main content
Accessibility Resource Center Skip to main content
Have a phone you love? Get up to $500 when you bring your phone. OR get iPhone 13, on us for a limited time. Online only. With Select 5G Unlimited plans. Buy now
end of navigation menu
How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
CarCat1
Newbie

We recently for Gigabit and have a G3100 router. By default it has one SSID (Fios-xxxxxx but I changed it to "speedy") that has both 2.4 and 5ghz on it. I cannot seem to find out on myfiosgateway.com where I would go about making these two separate SSIDs (ex: speedy2.4 only working with 2.4ghz and speedy5 only working with 5ghz). Is it even possible on this router? If so, how do I do it?

0 Likes
1 Solution

Correct answers
Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
Edg1
Super User
Super User

You have to disable SON first. 
Go to Wireless Settings/Advanced Security Settings/ Other Advanced Wireless Options/Self-Organizing Network Enabled and set to Off

Then under basic settings you have to rename the 5G SSID. 

View solution in original post

Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
Edg1
Super User
Super User

You have to disable SON first. 
Go to Wireless Settings/Advanced Security Settings/ Other Advanced Wireless Options/Self-Organizing Network Enabled and set to Off

Then under basic settings you have to rename the 5G SSID. 

Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
pbug56
Enthusiast - Level 2

If you rename the SSID, will FIOS STB's still work?

0 Likes
Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
gs0b
Super User
Super User

Yes, the set-tops will work fine.  The FiOS routers create a completely separate, hidden WiFi network for the FiOS ONE set-top-boxes.  SSID changes do not affect this network.

0 Likes
Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
always12
Newbie

the "off" button is greyed out.  How do I separate the networks.  Half of my devices won't connect to 5g.

0 Likes
Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
LePaxton
Newbie

This solved my Traeger WiFire issue.  Putting Traeger and WiFire again in case somebody else searches for Traeger and WiFire.  April, 2022

0 Likes
Re: How do I get separate SSIDs for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on Fios G3100
kh-gary
Moderator
Moderator

In order to keep discussion on the community current, this topic has been locked to prevent new replies. If you have a similar question or issue that you wish to discuss, then please feel free to post a new message on the most relevant board. Thanks!

0 Likes