With so many devices crowding the airwaves, is 5GHz really better than 2.4Ghz in practice?

Yesterday we talked about the benefits of 802.11AC over 802.11n, and the majority of our readers agreed that the newer AC spec wins out almost every time. But what if you don’t want to jump on the 802.11AC bandwagon just yet? Good AC routers still cost around US$200, and from a speed standpoint, 802.11n may suit you just fine. Isn’t there something you can do with your current 802.11n router that could help without spending any money? After all, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it! Luckily, yes, there ...

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