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Title: Dual Band 2.4Ghz performance increase if disabling 5Ghz?
Post by: stevemi21 on March 29, 2011, 04:44:14 PM

Hi guys, just bought the 855 router and just have a quick question regarding the wireless performance. I understand that this routher can run both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz independently and at the same time. My question is, would I notice a performance increase on the 2.4Ghz if I disabled the 5Ghz spectrum? As I have about 3 devices connected to the 2.4 and nothing to the 5, as everything I have isn't compatable with the 5. I ask because I've read on various sites that there is a performance increase on routers when only broadcasting wireless N mode instead of g/n mixed etc. Just wondering if it was at all similar to this?

Thanks!   

Title: Re: Dual Band 2.4Ghz performance increase if disabling 5Ghz?
Post by: FurryNutz on March 30, 2011, 07:23:11 AM

You shouldn't see much if any differenced if you shut off the 5Ghz radio. It's recommended that if you don't use or can't use a certain band or mode, turn them off. Use Single mode G or Mixed G and N if you have devices that support N. I only have one device in my house, all others a G. No need to broadcast A or B unless you have devices that need those modes.