Some other differences between the 2.4 and 5 GHz band is the speed and the range that they cover. So basically you have 3 solid channels to choose from. 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz What’s The Difference Many people are unaware that there are even two bands until they happen to see it pop up on their computer. But of these 11 channels, only 3 are non-overlapping. This is a guest post that originally appeared on - the post generated a LOT of comments, so I thought I would pull it out of 'the valut' and re-publish here at . What is the difference between 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Cell phones and other mobile devices may be best for the 2.4 GHz network, while dedicated PC’s and TV’s may be ideal for 5 GHz, depending upon their location in your home. For me this wasn't an issue, as I already had a server I could run it on, but for some it may be too much. Streaming 4k video locally over a local network 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz wireless Thread starter ng4ever Start date 1 N. The 2.4 GHz band has 11 channels to choose from.
5ghz vs 2.4 ghz software#
A one time setup can be done using a desktop or laptop using the software, and it continues to work even when the desktop or laptop is offline, but if you want realtime statistics and other things, that software needs to be running 24/7. They also need to be set up using the Unifi software. As a home user they are alittle bit more challenging to use though, as they are an Access Point only, so you need to connect them with a wire to your network and have a separate router. Whether your service is on the ViaSat-1 or ViaSat-2 satellites, your home gateway supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, bands.
I'm not quite sure what black magic they use to make their signals impervious to congestion but they are just that good. When setting up a router to create your home network, you may have noticed there’s a choice between 2.4 or 5 GHz frequencies. It cut through the interference like it wasn't even there, and provided amazing performance and range compared to what I had before. Then I asked around here on the forums, and people recommended getting a Ubiquiti Unifi wireless access point, and it made all the difference. Now if the operating frequency is changed to 5 GHz, the transmission loss is going to be higher because the frequency is higher so in this case it goes to 45 dB. I tried everything, including the best rated consumer router at the time, the Netgear N600 (WNDR-3700) and it couldn't cut through the congestion either. At 2.4 GHz, the transmission loss is 23 dB- meaning that as the signal goes through the wall it is decreasing by that amount of attenuation. I had this problem back about 10 years ago when I lived in a very densely packed area with condos. Also, if you live in a highly congested area where other WiFi routers/access points, cordless phones and older microwave ovens are causing you heartache and disrupting your signal, you can play around with all of these consumer all in one router toys, and never find one that will do the trick.