[Cialug] Requesting Router Recommendations

Jeffrey Ollie jeff at ocjtech.us
Thu Dec 18 15:23:45 CST 2014


On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 3:15 PM, Matthew Nuzum <newz at bearfruit.org> wrote:
> I wonder if there will be problems with many routers in close proximity
> stepping on each other. Is it possible that a router with lower range could
> be better in such a situation?
>
> I think this is more of an issue for 2.4GHz bands, not 5GHz.

One problem with 5GHz wireless is getting your equipment to use it.
Many wireless devices, especially if they are lower-end don't even
have 5GHz radios at all.  And when they do, they tend to prefer 2.4Ghz
over 5Ghz.


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Jeff Ollie


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