WiFi Bandwidth Question

[SneakyGuy]

So I have this 4G Router and in the settings there is a wifi band option and I can choose between 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. Can someone tell me what the difference is? BTW it's set to 2.4 by default.

 

[anotherdrew]

2.4 GHz is an older standard and shared with cordless phones and other devices. There tends to be more congestion on 2.4 GHz, but it also better going through walls.

5 GHz is a newer standard and can carry has higher bandwidth (faster). There is less congestion and more channels at the 5 GHz setting, but it is less effective at going through walls.

Which should you use. If you can get a good connection at 5 Ghz, I would use that. It has the potential to be faster. If your connection is dropping out or lagging, try 2.4 GHz. It's slower, but more reliable.

**edit** Some devices (phone, printer, wifi adapter, etc) don't support 5 GHz. If that is the case with your devices it could limit you to 2.4 GHz (or looking for an upgrade!).

 

[SneakyGuy]

2.4 GHz is an older standard and shared with cordless phones and other devices. There tends to be more congestion on 2.4 GHz, but it also better going through walls.

5 GHz is a newer standard and can carry has higher bandwidth (faster). There is less congestion and more channels at the 5 GHz setting, but it is less effective at going through walls.

Which should you use. If you can get a good connection at 5 Ghz, I would use that. It has the potential to be faster. If your connection is dropping out or lagging, try 2.4 GHz. It's slower, but more reliable.

**edit** Some devices (phone, printer, wifi adapter, etc) don't support 5 GHz. If that is the case with your devices it could limit you to 2.4 GHz (or looking for an upgrade!).

Sounds good! Thanks for the help!