WiFi Frequency Band Inspection
Notes: Most routers support "dualband" WiFi, compatible with both 2.4G and 5G WiFi bands. They might share the same SSID (network name) or have distinct SSIDs, such as "YourWiFi/YourWiFi_2.4Ghz" and "YourWiFi_5G". Look at Your Available Networks to Find Out if You Have 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi Network
If you can’t find the above scenarios on your phone or computer, follow the methods below to check the Wi-Fi channels and network band
Android Phones
On Android devices, you can confirm whether the connected WiFi network is on the 2.4G or 5G band by following these steps:
●Connect to the WiFi network.
●Go to “Settings,” find and select “WiFi.”
●In the list of networks, choose the network you are currently connected to and view its details.
●Note: The settings interface may vary across different brands or models of Android phones.
For iPhone - Install a Wi-Fi Analyzer App
1. Please open the App Store on your phone.
2. Enter "airport" to search.
3. Choose "Airport Utility" and download it.
4. Please find Airport Utility in your phone settings, click to open the app, look down, find Wi-Fi Scanner, and open it.
5. Then open the Airport Utility App and click "Wi-Fi Scan" in the upper right corner, and then Click "Scan"
For Windows Computer - Check the Network Band in Wi-Fi Properties
●Connect to the WiFi network and open the network panel from the taskbar (click on the WiFi icon at the bottom right corner of your computer screen).
●Click on the properties of the connected network.
●In the new window, scroll down to the properties section. The network band will be displayed as either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
●Connect to the WiFi network.
●Hold the “Option” key on your keyboard and click on the WiFi icon in the top right corner of your screen.
●In the Drop-down menu, you will see detailed information about your network, including the channel it is using.