dual-band

Operating two frequencies

Dual-band describes devices that operate on two different frequency ranges, most commonly Wi-Fi routers that transmit on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands: The dual-band router lets you connect older devices on 2.4 while streaming video on 5.

The term also applies to cell phones that work on two network frequencies.

wifi

router

Packet-forwarding network device

connectivity · range · interference · throughput · channel · SSID · access point · antenna · coverage · streaming

radio

frequency

Rate of recurrence

transceiver · broadcasting · spectrum · VHF · UHF · ham radio · scanner · communication · tuner · shortwave

Categories
Opposites
frequency band count

dual-bandtri-band

Three-frequency operation

single · narrowband · one-way

technological sophistication

dual-bandlegacy

What's passed down

basic · entry-level · one-way

Family

dual, band, duel, duality, dualism, dualist, dualistic, dually, bands

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G