Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Identifying Wi-Fi Standards (Wi-Fi 2, 4, 5, and Beyond):
Understanding the Nomenclature:
Older standards like 802.11b and 802.11a are very old, and rarely used.
802.11g is what could be called wifi 2.
802.11n is Wi-Fi 4
802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5
802.11ax is Wi-Fi 6
802.11be is Wi-Fi 7
00:00 Test Speed WIFI Android
00:15 The WIFIman App detect WIFI connection
00:22 Provides information WIFI
00:38 Check WIFI Channel
01:02 Download test transfer speed
01:23 Compure 2.4Ghz and 5GHz Wi-Fi signal
01:47 Bandwidth Channel make WIFI faster
WIFIman
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubnt.usurvey&hl=id
This free program from Ubiquiti
Detect WIFI version, channel, frequency overlap, speed transfer, include test, strong signal.
Router Specifications:
The most reliable way to identify your Wi-Fi standard is to check your router's specifications. Look for the model number and search online for its technical details. Manufacturers typically list the supported 802.11 standards.
Many newer routers will also display the wifi generation number, such as wifi 6, on the router itself, or in the routers web based configuration page.
See WIFI Channel
Why we need to change the WIFI Channel, to Free / unused frequency channel
The core reason why it's crucial for a Wi-Fi router to select a free or unused channel boils down to minimizing interference.
2.4Ghz
Usually use Channel from 1, 6 until 11.
5Ghz
The 5 GHz band generally offers better performance due to less congestion and wider channel
Interference:
Wi-Fi networks operate on radio frequencies, and when multiple networks use the same or overlapping channels, their signals collide, causing interference.
This interference leads to:
Slowed down internet speeds.
Dropped connections.
Unreliable Wi-Fi performance.
Channel Overlap:
Especially in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, Wi-Fi channels overlap significantly. Using a channel adjacent to a heavily used one can result in substantial interference.
Choosing a relatively clear channel reduces the likelihood of these overlaps.
Identifying Wi-Fi Standards (Wi-Fi 2, 4, 5, and Beyond):
Understanding the Nomenclature:
Older standards like 802.11b and 802.11a are very old, and rarely used.
802.11g is what could be called wifi 2.
802.11n is Wi-Fi 4
802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5
802.11ax is Wi-Fi 6
802.11be is Wi-Fi 7
00:00 Test Speed WIFI Android
00:15 The WIFIman App detect WIFI connection
00:22 Provides information WIFI
00:38 Check WIFI Channel
01:02 Download test transfer speed
01:23 Compure 2.4Ghz and 5GHz Wi-Fi signal
01:47 Bandwidth Channel make WIFI faster
WIFIman
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubnt.usurvey&hl=id
This free program from Ubiquiti
Detect WIFI version, channel, frequency overlap, speed transfer, include test, strong signal.
Router Specifications:
The most reliable way to identify your Wi-Fi standard is to check your router's specifications. Look for the model number and search online for its technical details. Manufacturers typically list the supported 802.11 standards.
Many newer routers will also display the wifi generation number, such as wifi 6, on the router itself, or in the routers web based configuration page.
See WIFI Channel
Why we need to change the WIFI Channel, to Free / unused frequency channel
The core reason why it's crucial for a Wi-Fi router to select a free or unused channel boils down to minimizing interference.
2.4Ghz
Usually use Channel from 1, 6 until 11.
5Ghz
The 5 GHz band generally offers better performance due to less congestion and wider channel
Interference:
Wi-Fi networks operate on radio frequencies, and when multiple networks use the same or overlapping channels, their signals collide, causing interference.
This interference leads to:
Slowed down internet speeds.
Dropped connections.
Unreliable Wi-Fi performance.
Channel Overlap:
Especially in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, Wi-Fi channels overlap significantly. Using a channel adjacent to a heavily used one can result in substantial interference.
Choosing a relatively clear channel reduces the likelihood of these overlaps.
