NetComm CF40MESH Troubleshooting Manual page 15

Should I choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band?
By default, WiFi name (SSID) and password for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band is same, which creates single
roaming profile for the clients to switch between the bands automatically.
It is recommended to keep 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi name and password same, so that clients select the
suitable band automatically.
General Information
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. This is a because 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 Gateway).
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.
CF40MESH – Wireless Troubleshooting Guide
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