What is 5 GHz?

5 GHz is a frequency band the router uses for its Wi-Fi.

It is used to connect phones, computers, tablets and smart TVs to the router, for example.

Advantages of 5 GHz

5 GHz normally gives:

• higher Wi-Fi speed
• less interference from other radio devices
• good performance when you are close to the router

That is why it is well suited, for example, for streaming, video calls and other uses that need more speed.

Does 5 GHz have a shorter range?

Yes. 5 GHz normally has a shorter range than 2.4 GHz, and the signal is more affected by walls and other obstacles.

So if you are further away from the router, 2.4 GHz sometimes works better.

5 GHz is not the same as 5G

It is important to distinguish between Wi-Fi on 5 GHz and the 5G mobile network.

5 GHz describes the Wi-Fi connection between the router and your devices.
5G describes the router’s connection to the mobile network.

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