tldr: Devices connected to the 2.4GHz band can't talk to devices connected to the 5GHz band even when they are on the same subnet. Why? For background, I had always had separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and ...

Choosing the right Wi-Fi band can make a big difference in your internet connection. Here’s what you need to know. Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything ...

When it comes to the main differences, the information below will aid you greatly. Continue reading to gain valuable knowledge. OK, so the 2.4GHz contains 14 total channels. Each of these channels is ...

If you've ever shopped for a gaming router, you've probably seen the terms 2.4GHz and 5GHz plastered across the box. Most gamers just pick 5GHz because "higher must be better," but that's not always ...

Wireless networks have come a long way in the past couple of decades. And yet, sustained Wi-Fi speeds are still a vexing problem in a lot of situations. A number of subtle factors can come into play, ...

Nearly a decade ago in 2009, IEEE established the 802.11n standard which provided both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz band to users. The new technology proposed higher speed and less congestion in the new ...