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Basic speed question 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz / also type of security

uclajim
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Basic speed question 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz / also type of security

In setting up the divice, I noticed there were 2 speeds of 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz. Why would you not always want to connect to the higher 5 GHz. It may be due to the router capabilities but it came without an instruction book, and speed information was not on the router. On some devices I see the option of connecting to either speed, but on this desktop I only was able to see the 2.4GHz.

 

Also there was a selection of protection of WPS and 2 others. Unfortunately I did not write the other 2 down, but chose the 2nd one and not the WPS. Too bad there was not some basic definition of what each of the 3 potention levels involved.

 

Any basic information would be appreciated.

Model: EX6150|AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
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DexterJB
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Re: Basic speed question 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz / also type of security

Hi @uclajim,

 

Welcome to the community!

 

The links below may help out.

 

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29396

https://kb.netgear.com/20043/WEP-vs-WPA-Encryption

 

Regards,

 

Dexter

Community Team

 

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DexterJB
NETGEAR Moderator

Re: Basic speed question 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz / also type of security

Hi @uclajim,

 

Welcome to the community!

 

The links below may help out.

 

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29396

https://kb.netgear.com/20043/WEP-vs-WPA-Encryption

 

Regards,

 

Dexter

Community Team

 

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