Dual Band Wi-Fi- Article no. 3786
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In Wi-Fi networking, dual band is capable of transmitting in either 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz links
- By supplying separate network bandwidth for each of the two types of links, this service can provides maximum flexibility in setting up a home network
- This feature enables customers to split usage between two access points, allowing for a better wireless experience
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- Setting up both bands as separate networks
- On many devices this could cause the same router to show 2, or even 3 wireless presences depending upon the SSID's customer decides upon and if they set up guest access
- If the customer cannot see one of the SSID's it is possible they do not have a wireless device which supports dual band Wi-Fi
- On many devices this could cause the same router to show 2, or even 3 wireless presences depending upon the SSID's customer decides upon and if they set up guest access
The biggest difference between 2.4 and 5.0 are range and speed (aka coverage and speed)
- 2.4 GHz has a longer range but communicates data at slower speeds
- 5 GHz has a lower range but communicates data at faster speeds
- Range is lower for the 5 GHz because higher frequencies have a difficult time passing through solid objects
- Higher frequencies allow data to be transmitted even faster than lower frequencies
- Range is lower for the 5 GHz because higher frequencies have a difficult time passing through solid objects