Wireless-- Simultaneous vs Selectable Dual Band (2024)

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Simultaneous Dual Band supports two separate WiFi networks simultaneously using both 2.4- and 5-GHz frequency bands. It not only doubles the available bandwidth but also allows for a more reliable dedicated WiFi network for video and gaming (5GHz) to be created. When connecting multiple devices, having two separate wireless networks avoids over-crowding and interference and allows more flexibility to make the best possible connection.

Selectable Dual Band supports only one WiFi network, either 2.4- or 5-GHz. Essentially, a selectable dual-band wireless router is a single-band router with two channels from which to choose; you can use either channel, but not both at the same time.With a selectable dual band router, all the wireless devices in the home must share a single WiFi network.

For more information, see Why Choose Simultaneous Dual Band?

For more information on the difference between 2.4 GHz and 5GHz, see article: What is the difference between 2.4 GHz and 5GHz?

Last Updated:03/10/2023 | Article ID: 18619

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