Does Wi-Fi 6 switch between 2.4 and 5GHz?

Currently, devices are already on the market with WiFi 6 compatibility; these devices support the new standard, but they work on the same 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum .

What Is Wi-Fi 6? Wi-Fi 6, based on the IEEE 802.11ax standard, will deliver 4x higher capacity and 75 percent lower latency, offering nearly triple the speed of its predecessor, Wi-Fi 5. Anyone can operate a Wi-Fi network—and most of us have one in our homes and offices, connected to broadband service.

Yes . You can create a separate SSID (network name) for the 2.4GHz wireless band and the 5GHz wireless band of your Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 products (MR80, MS80). Using two SSIDs provides the following benefit: You can connect slower or older devices to the 2.4GHz band.