2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz WiFi: What is the difference?

This is an animated video explaining the difference between a 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz wifi band. It also explains what a dual band router is.

[dankestedits]

Easiest answer
2.4 is for long range reliable WiFi
5 is for close range and better WiFi

[andys]

So the 2.4GHz is like a mid-far range rifle like a AR with a 4x scope.
the 5GHz is like a shotgun. It’s much better up close and much powerful.

[sebastiaanberk]

I am absolutely blown away by how great this video is.

Please, keep doing what you do!

[InvincibleMegaBeast]

I've come across thousands of vidos on "IT" stuff but shit...this is so detail and easy to follow and understand...if only we got teachers like this in college we'd all be having good jobs and getting good grades.

[RealToughCandy]

These animations and explanations are so good.

[larx]

This man has advanced PowerPoint animation skills. Nice

[prakashwadhwani]

Came across your channel today. Been watching all your videos. I'm from the IT field (software programmer) and can safely say your videos are hands down the best explanation. Beautifully & lucidly illustrated. Kudos to you :)

[JaleSwiftpaw]

Another thing to consider is that not all devices support 5 GHz. Older laptops and smartphones won't connect to the 5 GHz band, only 2.4 GHz band.

[rudieval]

We know everyone has their own way of teaching but why can't everyone teach the way this person is teaching. It is very simple & even a person with no technical knowledge can easily understand what is taught in this video. Excellent presentation, I will never forget the difference between the 2.4 ghz & 5 ghz. Thank you for this & keep up your great work. Not only this video, I have watched several video of your's they are so simple & easy to understand.

[chronopi]

Short videos, straight to the point and really well explained. Congratulation mate! I wish the world had more people like you to make things work simpler and logically.
Keep up with the nice material

[DiscountKiller]

Old video I know, but as someone who has installed residential internet services for over a decade I find myself having to explain this to people at least 4-8 times a day. I might just start pointing customers to this video in the future. Thanks!

[damarc]

Well explained. The two work much like Bass and Treble in music. Bass (2.4) travels farther, but doesn't get as high, while Treble (5) gets higher but doesn't travel as far.

[abig]

I really don't know how to say thank you for all these amazing videos. No one and no platform can teach me as perfect as this channel does. Keep it up! You make a great deal of difference in peoples lives <3

[sam]

Cautious note for people wanting to buy the recommended router in the descriptions link. The voltage is 110V AC. So if you’re in the UK for example where you need 230V, this won’t work and you’ll instantly damage the product as soon as you plug it in.

[JenovaDoll]

What I've learned is:

2.4 GHz is green
5 GHz is red

[CopsGettingOwnedTV]

I thought you were gonna say “this is your daily dose of internet”

[marceeaax]

People in my house when they see the 5GHz they actually think that they're connecting to a 5G technology. Now, I'm gonna show them this video

[klwtherd]

Excellent video as always! Your animations always make it so much easier to see the topic explained than just talking about it by itself. I love this channel.

[jaco]

Wow! Imagine that: a super-informative well-done video worth every minute of my time! Thanks!

[psy-boparadox]

Starts the video with "Hello everyone"
Me: thinking "this is YOUR daily dose of internet"