“Can the device handle multiple SSID for the 2.4 and the 5.0 bands? Some of my devices will only work on 2.4 so they need a specific SSID.”
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The 2.4 and 5.0 frequency bands use the same SSID (which you are able to set) - but this should not cause any problem for your 2.4 band only devices (these devices would only "see" the 2.4 band anyhow, and devices that can "see" both bands would either be able to pick the "best" band to use at any given time, or have a way to set which band to use). If you really want to use a second SSID for some reason, I would suggest using the guest network capability, which has a separate ID (that you can also rename, as long as you don't pick the same one as your main network). The guest network even allows you to share certain devices from your main network with the guest network, without sharing other devices. For example, you might share a printer or smart light, but keep a network-attached drive restricted to just the main network.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No you don't. Connect your 2.4G devices to the one and only SSID that the Google Wifi creates. Google Wifi will automatically connect to each device using the correct channel, so there's no need to separate 2.4G and 5G channels like a caveman. Proof? My Google Wifi mesh system at home is connected to Ring doorbell and cameras, as well as a PS4, all of which only support 2.4G. And I have my Apple devices connected using 5G. ALL UNDER THE SAME SSID. In the Google Wifi app you can even see which channel each device is using. Tap on "Ring camera" and it'll tell you it's connected using 2.4 G channel. Tap on iPad and it'll tell you it's 5G. FYI, I have been using an Apple AirPort Express for years before getting this system. It had 2.4G and 5G under the same SSID as well, and it worked like a champ for all my devices too. Actually it's very wrong to even want separate SSIDs for different channels at this day and age.
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