Boost wifi and 2.4 ghz devices

[wireless]

Hi, I have just setup the Boost wifi, they are working good for the most part. here is my network setup:
actiontec t2200H router modem.
boost in the basement connected to the action tech router
boost on the main floor. which i also connected to an available ethernet jack to help use backhaul ethernet
both my TELUS TV connections are wired into the action tec. (not using wireless for that).
Previously before the boosts, i had the wifi on the action tec off and was using an asus rt68 router for my network. (this is disconnected now)

I have many, many wireless devices in my home.
what i noticed right away is that any of my devices which recommend 2.4 GHZ, like my ihome plugs, my wyze camera, generic wifi plug, nest protect smoke alarms, tankless water heater wifi, none of them can be connected to boost :-( i turned on the wifi of the action tec and managed to get them connected to the action tec, but i was hoping to connect everything to the boost and leave the wifi off on the action tec.

looking at the settings of the boost:
visibility = visible
security mode = wpa2
2.4ghz bandwidth = 20 mhz
5 ghz bandwidth = 20/40/80 mhz
2.4 ghz channel = auto
5 ghz channel = auto
wps: enabled
compatibility mode = disabled.

I would appreciate any help on this item.




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