Working at home and having some devices connected to Wi-Fi can be a real drama. And regardless of the rate of fibers that is hired. Until some time ago, it was usual to notice Connection problems on my iPhone or MacBookEspecially in the first, because it was common for Wi-Fi to become slow on my iPhone.
However, I ended up falling into something that is now extremely obvious and not before. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. It is essentially 'Play with connections. Not literally, but to alternate them with a certain meaning according to the device you use.
5 GHz networks are not always the best option
The arrival a few years ago of the Wi-Fi networks of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz was a real blessing, but also a problem. We have always known that the 5 GHz network offered a higher speed and less interference. That's why me, like many, I tended to prioritize these networks in my connections.
The problem is that there was a time when almost all my devices were connected to this network. From my iPhone and my two Mac computers to other devices such as the TV. It did the Saturation of the 5 GHz network It was obvious.
Because in addition to being saturated, 5 GHz networks have drawbacks that they did not end up solving. See, for example, it has a lower range or how elements such as walls can be an obstacle to its expansion.
Although what made me realize that it was that Some devices only allow 2.4 GHz connections. I remembered this when I bought an intelligent vacuum cleaner and when I configured it, I realized that I had not admitted the connection to this network. The same thing happens with my intelligent bulbs and other domestic accessories (and it happens to me both in those who work with Siri and Alexa).
What did I do then? Well, give priorities to certain devices. For example, the MacBook was interested in being in the 5 GHz network, because I work at home and it is the epicenter of my daily routine, so it was practical to give it the highest speed taking into account that I Also had good blanket.
For the iPhone, I also maintained it. It is not as essential as the MacBook for my work, but it is also in the end of one more tool and that I also take advantage of my hobbies, so having a higher speed was not a problem. After I left a lot of devices on the 2.4 GHz networkIn particular those that I do not use as much or whose speed needs are much lower.
As curiosity, say that I included in smart television at 2.4 GHz. To my surprise, neither the usual interference of these networks, nor the lower speed were a problem. I can consume streaming content with maximum resolution and without sweaters.
Apart, To avoid saturating one of the networksWhat I do is only configure the networks I want to connect in each device. On my iPhone and my Mac, I entered the Wi-Fi settings to deactivate the “automatic connection” option in 2.4 GHz and therefore prevent a kind of priority to give it, while in other devices, I did the same, but with one of the 5 GHz.
An old version of this article was initially published on 02/22/2024.
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