Separate your 2.4 and 5ghz bands for better performance.

Separate your 2.4 and 5ghz bands for better performance.

Separating your Wi-Fi into 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands can significantly improve the performance, stability, and manageability of your wireless network.

Here's why it's a good practice:

1. Better Device Compatibility

Many smart home devices (like plugs, bulbs, cameras, and thermostats) only work on the 2.4GHz band. By separating the bands, you can ensure these devices connect reliably without interference from the 5GHz band.

2. Improved Performance Through Band Steering

When both bands share the same network name (SSID), devices may randomly connect to the weaker band. By separating them, you can manually connect newer, high-speed devices (phones, laptops, streaming devices) to 5GHz for faster speeds.

Older or long-range devices to 2.4GHz, which has better range and wall penetration.

3. Optimized Range and Speed

2.4GHz = longer range, slower speed

5GHz = shorter range, faster speed

Separating bands gives you the flexibility to choose what matters most for each device: whether its speed or range that is needed.


Below you will find a few video's to help on this Wifi journey.

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