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Tri-band vs. Dual-band Routers: Understanding the Benefits of an Extra Frequency Band

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Dual-band routers utilize two frequency bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz), while tri-band routers add a third, either a second 5GHz band or a newer 6GHz band. The 2.4GHz band offers longer range but slower speeds and more interference, 5GHz is faster with shorter range, and 6GHz is the fastest but has the shortest range. Tri-band routers are beneficial for network-busy homes or mesh networks where the third band can be dedicated to inter-node communication, preventing congestion on the bands used by devices. AI

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Tri-band vs. Dual-band Routers: Understanding the Benefits of an Extra Frequency Band

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Isaac Egbon) ·

    Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?

    Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?

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