Will GF only work on 2.4 GHz routers?
I don’t know if our IT network is capable of dual bands, but I am having no luck. I connected them, but curious if anyone else uses 5GHz WiFi.
Pretty sure it only likes 2.4GHz. If you search, you can find a bunch of posts about it.
Only 2.4 is supported.
$4,000 brick. Haha. I will find a work around if IT can’t help me.
Your Glowforge requires Wi-Fi using 2.4 GHz b/g/n and WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP, or open security. All the details are in our tech specs.
Hopefully you’ll be able to find a workaround.
@ej.james 's suggestion is a common solution.
Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
IT enabled 2.4 band and were amazed that such a high tech device did not have dual band built in.
Thanks all
As many connectivity issues (signal strength) that we have seen here with 2.4ghz, 5ghz would probably be a nightmare.
Yeah, the drop-off on 5 due to walls, etc are much more significant.
But the tradeoff is less interference from neighbors in my experience.
I’m glad to hear you were able to get connected. Thanks for letting us know.
If you have any other questions, please start a new topic or email us at support@glowforge.com. Happy printing!