(TP-LINK Router) How to configure separate Wi-FiSSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzbands?

March 19, 2026 03:22 Updated

By default, the TP-Link router Wi-Fi names(SSlD) for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are the same. To distinguish the SSlDs for the two bands, follow these steps:

1. In the lower-right corner of the page, click Setting.

2. Click Wireless.

3. In the 2.4G Wireless area, set SSID to (XXX)-2.4G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Saving setting.

4. In the 5G Wireless area, set SSID to (XXX)-5G, where xxx indicates the Wi-Fi name. Saving setting.

When the preceding settings are complete, the new Wi-Fi names wil Appear on the Wi-Fi settings page of your mobile phone.

Note:
After the Wi-Fi names are changed, you need to reconnect the devices that use this wireless router. The password remains the same if it has not been changed.