Discussion topic: Can I change my router from 5.0GHz to 2.4GHz

This message was authored by: Debdid · ‎13 Sep 2023

I have an appliance (heater) which requires 2.4GHz but my Wi-Fi is apparently 5.0GHz. Apparently 5.0 is faster and more suited to gaming (which we don't bother with) but covers a smaller area. We have poor reception in some parts of our 3bed semi so I think 2.4 might work better for as it has a broader range. I'm not clear though whether this is something that is fixed by Sky or something I can change myself?

This message was authored by: cookiemonsteruk · ‎13 Sep 2023

@Debdid

To seperate the wifi so you can use both 2.4ghz and 5ghz

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband-Talk/How-to-separate-WiFi-bands/ba-p/3530610

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This message was authored by: Debdid · ‎13 Sep 2023

This message was authored by: jamesn123 · ‎14 Sep 2023

Hi @Debdid

Not sure what you are trying to show with the screenshot you posted but if you follow the link that @cookiemonsteruk posted it will take you to a set of instructions on how to split the two WiFi bands.

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