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Why 5 GHz Matters for Enterprise Wi-Fi

November 14, 2016

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We recognize today that the 2.4-GHz spectrum is reaching its limits for Wi-Fi networking, and as such many organizations are beginning to move toward the 5-GHz band. But oddly some IT administrators still believe that switching to a more 5 GHz-centric design is difficult and complicated and, as a result, are still designing their Wi-Fi networks with a 50/50 mix of 2.4 and 5 GHz.

But not only is 5 GHz easier to deploy, it also offers eight times more capacity than 2.4 GHz. And while administrators hesitate, devices are moving way ahead: Ninety percent of today’s phones, laptops, and tablets are 5 GHz-capable.

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