Should I Choose 2.4 Ghz Or 5 Ghz? - NetComm Wireless NF18ACV Troubleshooting Manual

Should I choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz?

As the name suggests, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operate on different frequencies. The primary differences between the 2.4 GHz and
5GHz wireless frequencies are area coverage and bandwidth. 5GHz provides faster data rates at a shorter distance, whereas
2.4GHz offers coverage for farther distances, but may perform at slower speeds.
In most cases, 5 GHz has higher bandwidth but less area coverage. The reason being, higher frequency signals cannot
penetrate solid objects like walls and floors. 5 GHz is suitable for streaming video and online gaming (Television and Gaming
device should be closer to the modem). The 2.4 GHz has lower bandwidth but larger area coverage. Commonly, 2.4 GHz is
used to browse internet using mobile client devices such as Laptop, Mobile or Pad.
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