What does it mean that a router has a double band?
First of all clarify this. What does this mean of the double band ?
We say that a router is dual band or dual-band when it is capable of operating at two different frequencies or bands. And what are those two bands? The two bands that a router can support are those centered on the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz .
Therefore, a dual band router is one capable of emitting two WiFi networks, one in 2.4GHz and another in 5GHz. Enterprise routers are basic product for any business/enterprise.
The 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks
But what is the use of having a double band? There will be some reason to broadcast on two different frequencies, right?
Yes, of course there is, each type of network gives us some benefits or others . In fact, the optimum is not to use one network or another always. The best would be to use a network for some situations and another for other situations. And when to use which? That we will see when we analyze what advantages and disadvantages each one brings us ...