Nowadays, it is normal that even if we have an operator router, it has a dual band that allows us to connect our devices to WiFi or to the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz bandWe have already talked several times about when it is best to use one band or another depending on their characteristics, but there is a simpler issue: distance.
Because among the differences of the 2.4 GHz and 5. GHz bands are its range radius: : the 5GHz frequency is significantly lower than the 2.4 GHz frequency, since the latter is more likely to pass through walls, ceilings, floors from different floors, furniture, windows, etc. But if what you are interested in is knowing the distance in meters of both bands, keep reading because we will tell you.
The distances of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Unfortunately There is no concrete and unique answersince it is not the same to have the router in the middle of an ideal, empty room, large enough to overcome the range of both bands. The normal thing is that the router is in a specific room, that there are walls, ceilings and floors, objects and appliances. In short: there is interference and the router is not always in the ideal position. In fact, sometimes the router is not even at the ideal height.
Having a huge, empty room could actually resemble the outside and in fact, The reach of the bands is not the same outside as inside.
However, there is a good approximation. Assuming a good router configuration and in a suitable location, indoors you can expect a range of up to 45 meters for the 2.4 GHz band and about 15 meters for the 5GHz band. However, outdoors it could double. Taking into account these data and the premises for considering them, problems resulting from the distance will begin from these distances.
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