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PilotJaz
Nov 20, 2020Follower
Two wifi Ext names?
Hi I have set up and registered my extender but when I go to connect it there are two options. One with my wifi name and 2GExt and one with 5GExt. Which one do I use. I don’t think 5G is in my area y...
plemans
Nov 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
dual band routers/extenders have 2.4ghz and 5ghz signal.
It isn't 5G like a cellular technology. its different.
5ghz is going to be faster than the 2.4ghz but it won't broadcast as far or through as much materials.