LG Front Load Washer

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5.0 For Guests Only......

....5GHz should probably remain reserved for applications that require a great deal of bandwidth.

Example: Someone has "Cut-The Cord," and has multiple "streaming" devices situated around their home. They have decided to rely on a WIFI connection, in lieu of the expense of hard-wiring these streaming boxes, or Smart TV's.

Smart toasters, refrigerators, + washers & dryers probably better off remaining on the 2.4GHz frequency. Eventually, this could change; but, for now, this is probably the best way to think about setting up a new router.

 

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Forgot To Mention.....

....it's probably still too early to expect manufacturers to design products that cooperate with all the latest frequencies & protocols.

Seems like the newer routers are way ahead of the game.

We prefer to take a "Keep It Simple" approach to these new technologies. We figured out what works, and doesn't work, for now.

 

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Most devices and usecases don't saturate a 5GHz link. Neither does basically any household internet connection.

5GHz is great for multiple clients though.
Theoretically, both bands can accommodate the same number of clients as long as the access point can handle them IIRC.
It's just that once you have a dozen or so devices, 2.4GHz might get crowded.

If you live in a flat or close to many others, it can crowded too.
Many routers check bands and channels automatically and adjust accordingly, some have to be triggered manually to do so.