A 2.4 GHz connection travels farther at lower speeds, while 5 GHz frequencies provide faster speeds at shorter range . Your choice of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz will depend on where and how you use your WiFi connection most.
Read moreHow do I know if my WiFi is 2.4 or 5?
From your smartphone’s Wireless settings page, look at the names of your Wi-Fi networks.
Read moreHow many channels are available in the 2.4 GHz WiFi spectrum?
The 2.4GHz band is broken up into 11 channels (1-11), each 20MHz wide.
Read moreHow do I enable 2.4 GHz on my spectrum router?
Instructions
Read moreHow do I separate my 2.4 and 5GHz spectrum?
The frequency band is changed directly on the router:
Read moreWhat is the 2.4 GHz spectrum?
The 2.4 GHz band, which runs from about 2,400 to 2,483.5 Mhz , is where routers have to live. For this, they can thank the microwave. Microwave ovens heat food by blasting it with, literally, microwaves.7 Eyl 2010
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