Well, this is where the techy bit comes in. “What on earth is a non-overlapping channel?” This is probably what some of you are thinking. The 2.4 GHz band only has 3 non-overlapping channels (typically used in a 1, 6 and 11 configuration), so it was always going to be limited in capacity.

Microwave ovens, baby monitors, electronic garage doors, and Bluetooth devices are just a few examples of devices that also operate on the 2.4GHz band. This boom in devices resulted in severe congestion on the network. Most of these devices were connecting to the network on the 2.4 GHz frequency band, but they weren’t the only devices using this frequency. The Wi-Fi boom saw a huge shift in technological devices that were able to connect to a wireless network. However, that success has also been the 2.4 GHz downfall. It’s no secret that this has helped drive the success of Wi-Fi globally. 2.4 GHz – The Legacy Bandįor over 10 years, the 2.4 GHz band has been extensively used across all Wireless LANs. In this article, I’m going to address the issues experienced with the 2.4GHz frequency band and explain the solution to help you achieve better network performance and superior Wi-Fi design. So… we know it’s a good design to turn off some 2.4 GHz radios in your access points, but in doing so, I’m only using half of the access point. Maybe it would have been better to pay $400 if you’re only using half of the access point? Whilst it is a good design to turn off some 2.4 GHz radios, by doing so, that lovely access point you’ve paid $800 for is effectively only using half of its functionality. WLAN (Wireless LAN) engineers know that a good dual-band Wi-Fi design will have some 2.4 GHz radios turned off in some access points to reduce interference. If I could give you the option of switching your older 2.4GHz radio in your current access point to a newer 5 GHz radio (dual 5 GHz), would you do it? Let me put this to you: You have multiple access points in your network and you’re experiencing performance issues on the 2.4GHz frequency band. Suffering From WiFi Congestion Dual 5 GHz Radios Can Help

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