Your Wifi point(s) uses the same name for both the 2.4 and 5GHz band networks. This means your Wi-Fi network uses both radio bands. But keep in mind: while both bands can be used, your personal devices (a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) will connect to only one radio band at any given time.



This method is different from many routers. Some other routers have two separate Wi-Fi networks (one for the 2.4GHz band and another for the 5GHz band), which require you to manually connect to the band you want. We believe Google Wifi’s method provides a better, easier experience.







One more thing: Every device is different and has its own rules (factoring in signal strength, congestion, etc.) to select the best band. So it’s possible that your phone connects to the 2.4GHz band, while your laptop connects to the 5GHz band. Ultimately, your device will decide which band it will use to connect. But Google Wifi's Band Steering feature will guide your connected devices to the band with the best performance.



It depends on the device. Some Android devices allow users to specify the band. If your device allows this:





Open your Android device’s settings menu.
Tap Wi-Fi then the three dots in the upper-right corner.
Tap Advanced > Wi-Fi frequency band.
Select the desired radio band.




How does my device choose a band

For personal devices that support only the 2.4GHz band (an older phone, for example), it will automatically connect to that band. Most dual band devices that support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz will automatically pick a band based on different factors like signal strength.







Another friendly reminder: Your Wifi point(s) uses the same network name for both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands. We believe this simplifies the Wi-Fi experience.

I hate how everyone keeps blaming the "client" device saying it is what controls the band it connects to. We get it... but clients are horrible at this, they have always been. This is the main reasons for separate SSIDs and why Google should add the feature. Stop repeating the same excuse over and over.

I just want to put all my all my devices that do not need 5GHz like Nest thermostat, Nest smoke detectors, garage door opener, etc on 2.4 GHz and add all my cameras, iPad and work laptop on 5GHz and make sure they all stay there. The whole point of Google Wifi is so you can create a strong signal throughout the house which I have. But the crappy clients keep switching. So instead of pointing the finger, just fix the problem and add the simple feature that 98% other routers on the market have. I love the concept of a simple router as I don't need hundreds of advance options. I just need some really basic ones like SSIDs and dhcp ranges.

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