Routers that only support 2.4GHz are obsolete, and if you’re still running your network on one in 2025, it’s time to upgrade.

When setting up your home or office WiFi network, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to use separate SSIDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands or to combine them into a single network. This ...

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 ...

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 ...

The diagnostic will look at the other stuff nearby and presumably feels like it is better to center on 2 instead of 1. That would imply to me that there might be something else on 1, but maybe it's at ...

Clearly, a bunch of Lifehacker readers have issues getting wireless networking to work—whether you’re trying to connect from a long distance away, you’re getting crappy speeds on your devices, or ...

Nothing is more important to the performance of your company’s Wi-Fi network than the channels used by your wireless access points (APs). You can blanket a building with the latest and greatest APs, ...

You may have run into this when setting up a new smart home product: You’ve installed its companion app, created an account, plugged in the gadget, and you’re all ...

Though it’s not strictly necessary, one way to keep Wi-Fi healthy is to put as many smart home accessories as possible on a separate network. There are a few reasons why, and different approaches ...

One of the things that affects normal laptop-to-wifi reception is the presence of other devices on the 2.4GHz spectrum. So I was surprised to see a number of vendors, Logitech included, produce ...