Wi-Fi’s ability to tie our digital lives together wirelessly is great, but the range of even the best Wi-Fi routers can be limited.
Most Wi-Fi routers broadcast two wireless networks, at 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. Some newer models add a third, at 6GHz. The higher the frequency, the more data can be transferred, so the faster your network speed when connected. Hook your laptop up to the 5GHz network to benefit from full internet speed, and make sure any low-priority devices, like the Internet of Things or your mother-in-law’s phone, are connected to the slower 2.4GHz network, and you’re golden.
