Poll of the Day > Why do routers give out two wifi signals now?

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Aculo 08/09/18 8:54:35 PM #1:	The last two routers I've owned have both given out two signals, ok? Ex: <Router name> <Router name>-5g Why they do that? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:906594671] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>The last two routers I've owned have both given out two signals, ok? Ex: <Router name> <Router name>-5g Why they do that?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 08/09/18 8:55:34 PM #2:	Ones for 5g --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:906594721] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>Ones for 5g</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 08/09/18 9:15:35 PM #3:	Lokarin posted... Ones for 5g Ok, so what does that even mean? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:906595838] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>Lokarin posted...</cite> <quote>Ones for 5g</quote> Ok, so what does that even mean?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 08/09/18 9:17:46 PM #4:	5ghz --- Scloud posted... Its like he wants two things at the same time. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:906595972] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>5ghz</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lihlih 08/09/18 9:21:19 PM #5:	I heard that the 5G one is better, but not all the old stuff are compatible with it, which is why it outputs both signals until it becomes the norm. Not sure if it's true since I never bothered fact checking it though, so don't quote me on this. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 12/19/2017) <cite>lihlih posted [p:906596201] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>I heard that the 5G one is better, but not all the old stuff are compatible with it, which is why it outputs both signals until it becomes the norm. Not sure if it's true since I never bothered fact checking it though, so don't quote me on this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 08/09/18 9:26:36 PM #6:	lihlih posted... I heard that the 5G one is better, but not all the old stuff are compatible with it, which is why it outputs both signals until it becomes the norm. Not sure if it's true since I never bothered fact checking it though, so don't quote me on this. It's not true. --- Scloud posted... Its like he wants two things at the same time. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:906596517] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>lihlih posted...</cite> <quote>I heard that the 5G one is better, but not all the old stuff are compatible with it, which is why it outputs both signals until it becomes the norm. Not sure if it's true since I never bothered fact checking it though, so don't quote me on this.</quote> It's not true.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Revelation34 08/09/18 9:41:50 PM #7:	The tin foil hat wearers say 5g is bad for your health. --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms <cite>Revelation34 posted [p:906597414] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>The tin foil hat wearers say 5g is bad for your health.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DPsx7 08/09/18 10:09:58 PM #8:	I don't know that it's better. Slightly faster if anything? My understanding is it's just another frequency separate from the clogged 2.4ghz. Devices that don't support it won't show it in your list. Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet. <cite>DPsx7 posted [p:906599101] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>I don't know that it's better. Slightly faster if anything? My understanding is it's just another frequency separate from the clogged 2.4ghz. Devices that don't support it won't show it in your list. Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 08/09/18 10:17:12 PM #9:	DPsx7 posted... I don't know that it's better. Slightly faster if anything? My understanding is it's just another frequency separate from the clogged 2.4ghz. Devices that don't support it won't show it in your list. Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet. 2.4ghz is general purpose with good range and good speed, 5ghz is speed-focused, travels poorly through walls but offers twice the speed. 2.4ghz overlaps with bluetooth, 5ghz does not. --- Scloud posted... Its like he wants two things at the same time. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:906599512] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>DPsx7 posted...</cite> <quote>I don't know that it's better. Slightly faster if anything? My understanding is it's just another frequency separate from the clogged 2.4ghz. Devices that don't support it won't show it in your list. Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet.</quote> 2.4ghz is general purpose with good range and good speed, 5ghz is speed-focused, travels poorly through walls but offers twice the speed. 2.4ghz overlaps with bluetooth, 5ghz does not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DPsx7 08/09/18 10:26:37 PM #10:	There ya go then. I knew the basics but hadn't looked into why 5g was a rarity. Difficulty with walls is a significant downside. My PS4 controller is the only thing with BT. I try to limit wifi interference and chose a different channel than my neighbors. <cite>DPsx7 posted [p:906600049] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>There ya go then. I knew the basics but hadn't looked into why 5g was a rarity. Difficulty with walls is a significant downside. My PS4 controller is the only thing with BT. I try to limit wifi interference and chose a different channel than my neighbors.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 08/09/18 10:29:31 PM #11:	I didn't know this. Still it's not something I care about as I haven't changed my router in a a good few years. I've simply no need to. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/kDysIcd <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:906600202] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>I didn't know this. Still it's not something I care about as I haven't changed my router in a a good few years. I've simply no need to.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil 08/10/18 5:43:22 PM #12:	DPsx7 posted... There ya go then. I knew the basics but hadn't looked into why 5g was a rarity. Difficulty with walls is a significant downside. My PS4 controller is the only thing with BT. I try to limit wifi interference and chose a different channel than my neighbors. 5ghz is malware --- I promise that if the game stinks I will make a topic about how I hate it and you can all laugh at me - Mead on Fallout 76 <cite>Smarkil posted [p:906649310] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>DPsx7 posted...</cite> <quote>There ya go then. I knew the basics but hadn't looked into why 5g was a rarity. Difficulty with walls is a significant downside. My PS4 controller is the only thing with BT. I try to limit wifi interference and chose a different channel than my neighbors.</quote> 5ghz is malware</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
knivesX2004 08/10/18 5:47:59 PM #13:	You can also set one up with restrictions for guests/friends. Slower speed, lower video quality cap, throttled speed if you have multiple friends over. Even block websites you don't like. My router has a Guest line but I don't use it. <cite>knivesX2004 posted [p:906649563] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>You can also set one up with restrictions for guests/friends. Slower speed, lower video quality cap, throttled speed if you have multiple friends over. Even block websites you don't like. My router has a Guest line but I don't use it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
supergamer19 08/10/18 6:00:38 PM #14:	Faster and less people using it for now. Garbage range, though. --- I love the Power Glove. It's so bad --- PSN & Wii U: BrunyBrunz Nintendo Switch: SW-7367-4887-2583 <cite>supergamer19 posted [p:906650329] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>Faster and less people using it for now. Garbage range, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aculo 08/10/18 6:38:31 PM #15:	knivesX2004 posted... You can also set one up with restrictions for guests/friends. Slower speed, lower video quality cap, throttled speed if you have multiple friends over. Even block websites you don't like. My router has a Guest line but I don't use it. Ooooh, I like that, ok? --- ok? <cite>Aculo posted [p:906652521] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>knivesX2004 posted...</cite> <quote>You can also set one up with restrictions for guests/friends. Slower speed, lower video quality cap, throttled speed if you have multiple friends over. Even block websites you don't like. My router has a Guest line but I don't use it.</quote> Ooooh, I like that, ok?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Yellow 08/10/18 6:43:08 PM #16:	Kyuubi4269 posted... DPsx7 posted... I don't know that it's better. Slightly faster if anything? My understanding is it's just another frequency separate from the clogged 2.4ghz. Devices that don't support it won't show it in your list. Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet. 2.4ghz is general purpose with good range and good speed, 5ghz is speed-focused, travels poorly through walls but offers twice the speed. 2.4ghz overlaps with bluetooth, 5ghz does not. --- "Everyone knows the law doesn't matter if it's a little kid breaking it!" ~TheOrangeMisfit on 1 year olds <cite>Yellow posted [p:906652766] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kyuubi4269 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DPsx7 posted...</cite> <quote>I don't know that it's better. Slightly faster if anything? My understanding is it's just another frequency separate from the clogged 2.4ghz. Devices that don't support it won't show it in your list. Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet.</quote> 2.4ghz is general purpose with good range and good speed, 5ghz is speed-focused, travels poorly through walls but offers twice the speed. 2.4ghz overlaps with bluetooth, 5ghz does not.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bugmeat 08/10/18 6:52:05 PM #17:	DPsx7 posted... Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet. Really? Is it possibly a settings issue? Because even my old ass Galaxy S5 shows my 5g connection. You say consoles. Is one if them an Xbox one? My early model Xbox one also runs on my 5g connection. --- John Mellencamp said it best "Life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone." <cite>Bugmeat posted [p:906653319] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>DPsx7 posted...</cite> <quote>Of the dozens of things I own that go online (consoles, handhelds, PC's) the only thing here that shows the 5g network is my tablet.</quote> Really? Is it possibly a settings issue? Because even my old ass Galaxy S5 shows my 5g connection. You say consoles. Is one if them an Xbox one? My early model Xbox one also runs on my 5g connection.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blaqthourne 08/10/18 7:41:40 PM #18:	Kyuubi4269 posted... 5ghz Source? AFAIK, and everything I've ever looked up says the G stands for Generation, so 5G is 5th Generation: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28325/fifth-generation-wireless-5g --- Montreal Expos (1969-2004) http://www.backloggery.com/Blaqthourne Now playing: King's Quest II (PC) -- started 8/4/2018; VectorMan (Gen (SGC (PSP))), 8/5 <cite>Blaqthourne posted [p:906656120] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kyuubi4269 posted...</cite> <quote>5ghz</quote> Source? AFAIK, and everything I've ever looked up says the G stands for Generation, so 5G is 5th Generation: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28325/fifth-generation-wireless-5g</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 08/10/18 7:44:51 PM #19:	Blaqthourne posted... Kyuubi4269 posted... 5ghz Source? AFAIK, and everything I've ever looked up says the G stands for Generation, so 5G is 5th Generation: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28325/fifth-generation-wireless-5g From your link, 2nd sentence: "operates in the 5 GHz frequency mode." --- "About as real as Australia, ok?" - SmokeMassTree 8/8/18 PSN - SunWuKung420 <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:906656286] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>Blaqthourne posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kyuubi4269 posted...</cite> <quote>5ghz</quote> Source? AFAIK, and everything I've ever looked up says the G stands for Generation, so 5G is 5th Generation: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28325/fifth-generation-wireless-5g</quote> From your link, 2nd sentence: "operates in the 5 GHz frequency mode."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 08/10/18 7:51:18 PM #20:	Blaqthourne posted... Kyuubi4269 posted... 5ghz Source? AFAIK, and everything I've ever looked up says the G stands for Generation, so 5G is 5th Generation: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28325/fifth-generation-wireless-5g 5G mobile signal vs "5g" on a wifi SSID. 5G is high volume mobile signal and infrastructure for loT in cities primarily, 5g on wifi SSIDs denotes it using the 5ghz band with standard wifi protocol. --- Scloud posted... Its like he wants two things at the same time. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:906656677] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote><cite>Blaqthourne posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kyuubi4269 posted...</cite> <quote>5ghz</quote> Source? AFAIK, and everything I've ever looked up says the G stands for Generation, so 5G is 5th Generation: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28325/fifth-generation-wireless-5g</quote> 5G mobile signal vs "5g" on a wifi SSID. 5G is high volume mobile signal and infrastructure for loT in cities primarily, 5g on wifi SSIDs denotes it using the 5ghz band with standard wifi protocol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blaqthourne 08/10/18 8:11:38 PM #21:	For some reason, I just skipped right over that. But is it just coincidental that 5th Gen runs in the 5Ghz range? I can't find anywhere that says 4G runs in the 4Ghz range. --- Montreal Expos (1969-2004) http://www.backloggery.com/Blaqthourne Now playing: King's Quest II (PC) -- started 8/4/2018; VectorMan (Gen (SGC (PSP))), 8/5 <cite>Blaqthourne posted [p:906657914] in Why do rou... [t:76888308]...</cite> <quote>For some reason, I just skipped right over that. But is it just coincidental that 5th Gen runs in the 5Ghz range? I can't find anywhere that says 4G runs in the 4Ghz range.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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