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Originally Posted by AndyCalling
I agree on the 2.4Ghz default, or I used to. Now 5Ghz has been nerfed we'll all have to go back to 2.4Ghz to run 300meg as it has more channels and so is less likely to disturb the neighbours.
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Well no, 2.4Ghz only really has two non-overlapping channel for 300Mhz running, 5Ghz even while nerfed still has 2 (and also half the range). So same number of channels plus half the range (i.e. 5Ghz) will interfere less.
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Who has a 5Ghz setup? Well, how about every VM customer with a 50meg or higher connection? Since VM give you a 5Ghz dongle with the Superhub every one of us has the kit for it. It takes no more 'brains' to set up than 2.4Ghz really. For users in flats, where you want less range and more neighbourly consideration, it is the only way to fly... or was.
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Also no, they give you a 5Ghz-capable dongle but you still have to check all your other existing devices are 5Ghz capable or lose wireless. Tell me how many ordinary consumers there are that know how to check if all their laptops, mobile phones, tablets, TVs, and games consoles have 5Ghz wireless? Oh and you only usually get the dongle if you ask for it specifically (and most people don't).
P.S. I have a Vm50mb connection and they gave me a 2.4Ghz only dongle.