wifi 5ghz

[456]

Card Type: AirPort


Firmware Version


Locale: FCC


Country Code: US


Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac


Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165


Wake On Wireless: Supported


AirDrop: Supported


this is my system report on wifi.. can I do wifi on 5ghz instead of 2.4...?

 

[ferrarr]

If your router supports it.

Here's an explanation,

802.11 WiFi Standards Explained

Which of the popular wireless home networking standards like 802.11ac, 802.11n, or 802.11g Wi-Fi is right for you? Here are the pros and cons of each.

www.lifewire.com

 

[RadDave]

Card Type: AirPort Firmware Version Locale: FCC Country Code: U

Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
Wake On Wireless: Supported
AirDrop: Supported
this is my system report on wifi.. can I do wifi on 5ghz instead of 2.4...?

Hello - tell us which router you are using, I'm assuming an Apple AirPort Extreme (or Time Capsule) and the last version offered that supported 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) - I have the older model Extreme (802.11n) - these routers offer dual band transmission, i.e. broadcasting at both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz (actually, 4 broadcasting bands w/ a Guest network added at both frequencies).

Typically, your device(s) using the Wi-Fi network will select the 'strongest' signal often 2.4 GHz which has a longer range that 5 GHz, but a slower speed - what are you trying to do and why do you want the higher frequency network? Dave

 

[MacInWin]

You *can* set up two networks in the router, I seem to recall, one for 2.4Ghz and the other for 5Ghz, with different names so you know which is which. Then you can log into the 5Ghz and NOT be in the other. That will work, but devices that cannot go into the 5GHz network won't see or be seen by the devices that are in the 5Ghz network.

Generally, it's better to let the device make the decision which is better.