Your Orange Livebox 6 is emitting four Wi-Fi hotspots (two for 2.4 GHz and two for 5 GHz) because it is using band steering and/or multiple channel configurations to optimize performance and compatibility. Here’s why this happens:

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1. Dual-Band Operation (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)

• The Livebox 6 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously.
• Each band can broadcast its own SSID (network name), but in your case, both bands share the same SSID (Livebox-XXXX).
• This is a common setup to allow devices to automatically connect to the best available band.

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2. Multiple 5 GHz Hotspots

Your scan shows two 5 GHz hotspots with the same SSID but different characteristics:

• First 5 GHz hotspot:
  • Frequency: 5500 MHz
  • Channel bandwidth: 80 MHz
  • BSSID: 46:XX:XX:XX:XX:ee
• Second 5 GHz hotspot:
  • Frequency: 5500 MHz
  • Channel bandwidth: 160 MHz
  • BSSID: 44:XX:XX:XX:XX:e0

Why Two 5 GHz Hotspots?

• Band Steering (802.11k/v/r): The Livebox 6 may use band steering to encourage devices to connect to the 5 GHz band for better performance. However, some devices (especially older ones) may not support 160 MHz channels, so the router also broadcasts a 80 MHz channel for compatibility.
• 160 MHz Channel Support: The 160 MHz channel is for high-speed devices (e.g., Wi-Fi 6/6E devices) that can take advantage of the wider bandwidth. Not all devices support this, so the router also provides an 80 MHz option.
• DFS Channels: The 5 GHz band includes DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels, which are used to avoid interference with radar systems. The router may switch between channels or broadcast on multiple channels to ensure stability.

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3. Multiple 2.4 GHz Hotspots

Your scan also shows two 2.4 GHz hotspots:

• First 2.4 GHz hotspot:
  • Frequency: 2437 MHz
  • BSSID: 4c:XX:XX:XX:XX:f0
• Second 2.4 GHz hotspot:
  • Frequency: 2412 MHz
  • BSSID: 44:XX:XX:XX:XX:e8

Why Two 2.4 GHz Hotspots?

• Legacy Support: The 2.4 GHz band is crowded, and some older devices only support 20 MHz channels. The router may broadcast on multiple channels to ensure compatibility with a wide range of devices.
• Load Balancing: The router might use multiple 2.4 GHz channels to distribute devices and reduce congestion.

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4. MFPC (Management Frame Protection Capable)

• Some of your hotspots include [MFPC] in their capabilities. This indicates support for protected management frames, a security feature to prevent deauthentication attacks.

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5. Why Not Just One Hotspot per Band?

• Backward Compatibility: Older devices may not support newer Wi-Fi standards (e.g., 160 MHz channels or Wi-Fi 6). The router broadcasts multiple configurations to ensure all devices can connect.
• Performance Optimization: By offering both 80 MHz and 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz, the router allows high-performance devices to use the wider channel while still supporting older devices.
• Seamless Roaming: If you have multiple access points (e.g., mesh network), the router may use multiple hotspots to enable seamless roaming between them.

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How to Check/Change This Behavior

1. Log in to your Livebox 6 admin panel (usually via http://192.168.1.1 or the Orange app).
2. Look for Wi-Fi settings and check if there’s an option to:
   • Disable 160 MHz channels (if you don’t have Wi-Fi 6 devices).
   • Disable band steering (if you want separate SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz).
   • Disable legacy modes (e.g., 802.11b/g/n only).

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Summary Table

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Would you like help configuring your Livebox 6 to simplify the number of hotspots?