| NathObeaN said: 2.4GHz has a longer wavelength due to the lower frequency which allows the signal to travel futher and through objects easier. 5GHz on the other hand is more susceptabl to attenuation and and does not travel as far. So, 2.4GHz will travel futher than 5GHz. Having said that, there are many more sources of interference on 2.4GHz as opposed to 5GHz which is relevavely clean in comparison. So, if you can get an Access Point(s) that can service your needs in terms of signal strength on 5GHz, it will usually perform better than 2.4GHz. It's also worth noting that newer modulation techniques and performance 'enablers' such as 80-160MHz channels, Explicit Transmit Beamforming, 256QAM etc. only work in 5GHz (802.11ac is 5GHz only). As for your laptop vs. iPhone, the laptop will have a more powerful Wi-Fi adapater. That extra output power can acheieve greater distances (and possibly performance) than your phone. Apple devices actually tend to have fairly decent chipsets. It's simply a matter of your Access Point being too far away from your phone (the laptop is able to compensate). |
Ah makes sense and explains why I don't see any 5Ghz signals from the neighbours next to all their normal wifi signals. I thought I was special :P
2.4ghz is fast enough to out pace my internet speed so I might as well keep the phone on 2.4ghz. I haven't had any problems with interference with the new modem. The old one was touch and go when I put the microwave on. Brilliant move to put wifi on the same frequency!
One thing I don't get from my cable/internet provider. Why are there no ethernet ports on the hdpvr tuner box. That thing should have no problem communicating with the cable modem, over cable... It already communicates directly with the guide and on demand server after all. Heck, it could be an all in one device.
