The unit of 2.4G and 5G in the wireless router is Hz, which is used to represent the operating frequency of the wireless signal. It represents that the wireless router can transmit and receive signals in the 2.4GHz frequency band and the 5GHz frequency band respectively. The 2.4G and 5G of the wireless router can be simply understood as signals in two different frequency bands.It is worth noting that 5G in wireless routers is not the same concept as 5G in mobile communications, which is the abbreviation of Generation, representing the 5th Generation Mobile Communication Technology. 5G for short).
Wireless routers can be divided into single-band routers and dual-band routers, depending on the difference in support for 2.4G and 5G. Single-band wireless routers refer to devices that only have 2.4G wireless modules and can only work in the 2.4GHz wireless band. When using such devices, users can only search for 2.4G Wi-Fi signals.A dual-band router is a device that has both 2.4G and 5G wireless modules and can work in two frequency bands at the same time. When using such devices, users can set the wireless mode to 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Compared with single-band routers, dual-band routers can provide higher transmission rate and stronger stability.
The theoretical maximum transmission speed of 2.4G band is 300Mbps, while the theoretical maximum transmission speed of 5G band is 867Mbps, which means that 5G band can provide faster Internet speed, especially in high-definition video, online games and other high-bandwidth applications, 5G network has obvious advantages.
The 2.4G band has the advantage of wide coverage and wall penetration, but it also suffers from more interference. The transmission distance of 5G frequency band is relatively short, but it has strong anti-interference ability and is more suitable for use in dense areas.
The 2.4G frequency band has been used for a long time, and many devices use the same frequency band, which is prone to interference, resulting in slower transmission speed. The 5G band can provide more stable network connection quality because it uses fewer devices and the signal is more stable and less susceptible to interference.
Router 2.4G and 5G refer to the wireless frequency bands supported by the router. 2.4G refers to the 2.4GHz band, and 5G refers to the 5GHz band.
Generally speaking, the choice of which frequency band to use depends mainly on the actual use needs of individuals. If high-speed network transmission is needed or used in high-density areas, 5G frequency band is a better choice. The 2.4G band is more suitable if wireless coverage or home network use is needed in a large area.
In the actual application environment, we can decide whether to choose 2.4G or 5G frequency band according to the equipment and network requirements. For example, computers and mobile phones with faster transmission speeds can choose to connect to 5G networks, while some devices far away from routers can choose to connect to 2.4G networks.At the same time, we can also make the router support 2.4G and 5G bands at the same time, and automatically switch when needed to get a better network experience.
2.4G and 5G, as the two frequency bands of wireless network, have their own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing, we need to judge according to the actual use needs.
