2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz Wi-Fi are different frequency bands used in wireless networks.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi is the older and more commonly used band. It is also known as the “legacy” band. It has a longer range and can penetrate walls and other obstacles better than 5GHz. However, it is also more crowded as many other wireless devices, such as cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and even microwave ovens use the same frequency band. This can cause interference and slow down the connection speed.
5GHz Wi-Fi is a newer band and is less crowded than the 2.4GHz band. It provides faster data rates, but with shorter range and poorer penetration through walls and obstacles. This makes it suitable for use in high-density areas such as apartment buildings or crowded offices, where interference from other wireless devices is a major issue.
6GHz Wi-Fi is a new frequency band for wireless networks that was recently introduced in 2021. It is also referred to as Wi-Fi 6E. This frequency band is different from the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, as it offers higher bandwidth and less interference, resulting in faster and more reliable connections.
The 6GHz frequency band offers up to 1.2 GHz of available spectrum, which is almost twice as much as the 5GHz band. This means that there is more room for multiple devices to connect and transmit data at the same time, without slowing down the connection speed. It also offers lower latency, making it ideal for real-time applications such as gaming, video conferencing, and virtual reality.
However, one of the drawbacks of 6GHz Wi-Fi is that it has a shorter range compared to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. This is because higher frequency signals have a harder time penetrating walls and other obstacles. As a result, it may require more access points to cover the same area as a 5GHz network.