Modern Wi-Fi routers use different frequency bands to send and receive data, with most options supporting two main bands: 2.4 and 5 gigahertz (GHz). Each band offers distinct advantages and trade ...

An 802.11 (Wi-Fi) router that uses the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. Prior to 802.11n, dual-band routers handled 802.11a users in the 5 GHz band, while simultaneously supporting 802.11b and ...

Although all modern routers are at least dual-band—offering one slower but longer-range 2.4 GHz band and one faster but shorter-range 5 GHz band—taking full advantage of both bands isn’t easy.

The TP-Link AX1800 Router (Archer AX21 V4) emerges as a practical solution for these common networking headaches, offering Wi ...

Many standalone routers and some of the other mesh systems listed here will let you set parameters like 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz channels, wireless signal strengths, and the ability to create separate ...

Utilizing QoS settings allows prioritization of faster 5/6 GHz networks over 2.4 GHz. Adjusting various settings in the router like security, encryption, and channel width optimizes network ...

Today at CES, Netgear announced a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh router that neatly slots between its existing Orbi 770 and Orbi 970 ...