What is 2.4 GHz?
There are various frequency ranges available for WLAN. One frequency is, for example, the 2.4 GHz frequency. 2.4 GHz is the main or standard frequency. There, the distances between so-called channels are very small. In the 2.4 GHz frequency band, for example, there are only three overlap-free channels available.
The 2.4 GHz frequency band is used by many households and in many apartment buildings. In addition, other devices beyond the router, such as microwaves, Bluetooth, cordless phones, and others, use this band. As a result, there is often a high WLAN load in the 2.4 GHz frequency band and therefore a lower data rate. But the 2.4 GHz frequency band not only has disadvantages. Although this frequency band may cause a lower speed, the 2.4 GHz frequency has a very long range and can operate many devices at the same time.
2.4 GHz benefits
- Long range, for example across a large house or into the garden
- Can penetrate solid objects, such as walls, in particular
- Suitable for almost all WLAN-enabled standard devices and hardware
However, if too many devices are connected to the 2.4 GHz band at the same time, the WLAN may slow down or interfere.
