My home is probably an atypical setup, with the home WiFi coverage provided by 4 dual (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz) access points. 2 x Apple AirPort Express (802.11n 2nd generation), 1 x Apple AirPort Extreme (802.11n 5th generation) and 1 x Apple AirPort Extreme (802.11ac). Some Devices can only connect to a 2.4 signal. About a week ago that signal stopped showing up in available WiFi connections. Cox customer service is clueless and just goes through standard trouble shooting but can’t resolve issue. On the panoramic gateway modem app it shows both signals but the 2.4 is not showing up.

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2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz WiFi, what are the differences?

  • The advantages of a 5GHz connection are: No interference from other Network devices; Less crowded WiFi when you have other neighbors with WiFi.
  • The disadvantage of a 5GHz WiFi are: Less coverage/reach compare to 2.4GHz; Not every wireless device supports 5GHz.

Reduce the number of active devices that use the same wireless frequency band. Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices use the 2.4 GHz band, but many Wi-Fi devices can use the 5 GHz band instead. If your Wi-Fi router supports both bands, it might help to connect more of your Wi-Fi devices to the 5GHz band. Re: How to split WiFi signal to separate 2.4 and 5ghz lines? You can do this in the xFi app. Connect See Network pencil icon select box to use different names. To boost WiFi signal, you need to purchase an antenna with more gain than your current one. The gain of an antenna system relative to an isotropic radiator at radio frequencies is expressed in dBi, or decibels relative to isotropic. It can extend 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi signals from existing WiFi routers for better range while simultaneously.

Almost people’s homes should have a wifi router. By default, almost all home WiFi routers are set to 2.4GHz. In most cases, this is the ideal solution, but in more cases, a 5GHz connection is much better.

However, when to use 5GHz? when you have a lot of neighbors with WiFi, which causes interference. If you want to stream HD video files or want to limit the wifi coverage. Then when to use 2.4GHz? If you care more about wifi coverage and want to have a connection over a large distance (for a big house), you can do this, or when you can’t have both 5GHz and 2.4GHz (if your router only supports one type of connection then it might be best to choose 2.4GHz), but experiment and find out for yourself.

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In order to decide which connection to choose, you can scan the location for WiFi interferences. For this, you can use an App called “WiFi Analyzer”. This will show you how crowded 2.4GHz and 5GHz are.

To change the connection type (band) to 5GHz we need to access the router settings. The following method gets you to the login page of your router, but from there you will need to follow your specific router manual, because every router is different. If you find out that your router has the default login, then it is time to change this ASAP! Otherwise, your Network is open to anyone.

On your PC, hit Start, type “cmd” and open the command prompt.

Here type “ipconfig” and press “enter”.

Scroll up to the top of cmd you will see.

Under “local-area connection” you’ll find “default gateway“. Write down the IP address next to it.

Now open your Internet browser and navigate to that IP address (default gateway). You’ll be asked to enter your login. This you must find out through the manual and as mentioned if it’s the default login then you should change this app (for security).

After accessing your router configuration page, you must find the wireless settings. Depending on your type of router, you could have access to “Multiple SSID’S“. If this is the case then create an SSID for 2.4GHz and one for 5GHz. This way you will have a choice depending on the type of device you want to connect to your wifi.

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Having trouble getting a solid, reliable WiFi signal in some parts of your home? A WiFi repeater could be the solution for you.

A WiFi repeater or extender is used to extend the coverage area of your WiFi network. It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, amplifying it and then transmitting the boosted signal. With a WiFi repeater you can effectively double the coverage area of your WiFi network - reaching far corners of your home or office, different floors, or even extend coverage to your yard.

What’s the difference between a WiFi booster, repeater, or extender?

WiFi boosters, repeaters, and extenders are mostly the same thing - devices to improve WiFi coverage. There isn’t a clearly defined difference between devices that manufacturers describe as “repeaters” and devices described as “extenders”. However, not all WiFi extenders work in the exact same way. There are several different kinds of devices available and below we aim to explain what those differences are and how they work, so that you can choose the best WiFi repeater for your circumstances.

I have trouble getting WiFi signal in some corners of my house. What should I try first?

There are a couple of solutions to try before opting for a WiFi extender. The simplest is to try moving the location of your WiFi router. It should be in the most central location possible. If that doesn’t help (or if changing location just isn’t practical) check if your router needs to be upgraded. If you’ve had an older model for many years, it could be time for an upgrade to a more powerful model.

One of the best options for a new router is the Archer C9 AC1900 Router from TP-LINK which offers 802.11ac, the next generation of WiFi. It's a dual band router with ultrafast dual core processors and four gigabit ethernet ports for use with Smart TVs or game consoles. It comes with unique Beamforming technology. This technology allows the routers to concentrate the WiFi signal towards your WiFi devices. By targeting the WiFi signal to where it’s being used, the speed and performance of your network is greatly increased.

My WiFi is in the best location possible! My router is up-to-date! But my coverage is still unreliable!

Okay, a WiFi extender could be the solution for you! There are a couple of different options. One of the most straightforward is a powerline ethernet kit like this starter kit from Zyxel. The kit allows you to send your internet signal over the electrical circuit in your home or office. It comes with 2 adapters; one plugs into a power socket near your current router, and the other in the location where you need signal. Connect the first one to your router using an ethernet cable, and connect the second to an ethernet device (e.g. a Smart TV or games console). The second adapter could also be connected to a WiFi router for a second WiFi network.

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The great advantage to this solution is that it is fast. Firstly, it’s fast to set up. You plug and go. You could try to recreate the kit with dozens of feet of ethernet cables, but that involves drilling holes in the walls and running cabling throughout the house - and you won’t be able to unplug and move your setup around easily. Secondly, it’s fast in bandwidth terms. An extender that uses WiFi will usually see some speed loss. Because they’re communicating with the router over Wi-Fi, there’s a big speed drop if the extender talks to your devices on the same band it’s using to talk to the router. There are ways to get around this (see below!) but the powerline ethernet kit bypasses the whole problem. By using the existing electrical circuit in your house, you create a link from your WiFi router to your device that is faster than WiFi and can be set up in just a few minutes.

This is a particularly great solution if, for example, you had a games console in the basement that wasn’t getting sufficiently fast or reliable signal. The kit can plug right into the console’s ethernet connection and connect it to the router in another part of the house.

But powerline ethernet adapters aren’t for everybody. The distance between power outlets can have an impact on performance, and so can the kind of wiring you have in your house. If a powerline ethernet adapter isn’t right for you, we recommend considering a WiFi repeater.

How Does A WiFi Repeater Work?

A WiFi Repeater effectively contains two wireless routers, similar to the wireless router you already have in your home or office. One of these wireless routers picks up the existing WiFi network. It then transfers the signal to the other wireless router, which transmits the boosted signal.

How Do I Install A WiFi Repeater?

WiFi Repeaters are very easy to install. All you have to do is place the repeater in a location that can receive your existing WiFi network, and then attach the power supply. You can then log into the WiFi repeater via your computer, and input the login details and password of your existing WiFi network, to allow the WiFi repeater to connect and extend.

Got a tricky situation like a pool house in your garden? No problem! There are weatherproof WiFi repeaters like the Hawking Outdoor Smart WiFi Repeater that can be placed outside, boosting signal throughout your property. This kit is very flexible and can be moved easily. For example, if you are RVing and the campsite has weak WiFi signal, this repeater can be fixed to the roof of your RV to boost the signal inside.

Will my laptop/mobile device switch between networks automatically?

Only if you go entirely out of range of the first network. A WiFi repeater creates a second network. If your first network is not available, your device will connect to the second. But in some parts of your house, your device will be able to detect both networks at the same time. This means that if you wish to change from the original network to the boosted network you will have to disconnect and then reconnect.

Will the repeated network be secure?

Yes. WiFi repeaters offer the same levels of security as traditional WiFi routers (WEP, WPA, WPA2 etc).

What about that speed loss we talked about earlier?

All WiFi repeaters have some speed loss, but some are much worse than others. WiFi repeaters work by receiving wireless signal and rebroadcasting it, but single band repeaters have to receive, then retransmit each packet of data using the same radio on the same channel. This can cost single band repeaters 50% of their bandwidth.

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Dual band repeaters get around this by connecting to the router on one band and outputting a WiFi signal on the other. The Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band WiFi extender uses FastLane technology to improve performance using both WiFi bands. A fast processor also really helps (the Nighthawk has a Dual core 1GHz processor) by enabling maximum WiFi throughput.

One final feature that helps reduce speed loss is dual radios. If the device has dual radios, it can speak to the main router on lower channels, and then rebroadcast on higher channels. The Hawking Dual Radio Smart Repeater (HW2R1) uses two Wi-Fi radios. One Wi-Fi radio receives the signal and the other radio rebroadcasts the boosted signal. This clever design allows the boosted signal to utilize a different WiFi channel, which greatly increases performance compared to single radio repeaters. The Smart Repeater Pro also has a very powerful high gain antenna that can pick up even very weak WiFi signals, and it rebroadcasts that signal on two powerful 3dBi omni-directional antennas.

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