5 GHz networks do not penetrate solid objects such as walls nearly as well as do 2.4 GHz signals . This can limit an access points reach inside buildings like homes and offices where many walls may come between a wireless antenna and the user.
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One of the main drawbacks of millimeter wave-based 5G is that wireless high-band technology does not work well indoors . This is because millimeter wave, or MM wave, signals struggle to penetrate building walls and certain types of glass, thus hobbling indoor 5G performance.
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5G’s high frequency can handle more capacity, but the signal can’t penetrate buildings easily . That’s why you may need to install a 5G small cell in your office. Fifth-generation mobile wireless technology, or 5G, is thought to be revolutionary.
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