2.4GHz and 5GHz network using identical Wi-Fi name
2.4GHz and 5GHz network using identical Wi-Fi name
It's feasible. My 2.4G and 5G connections share the same network name.
They can be the same without any technical issues. The different names help identify which network you're connecting to quickly, even on devices that don't display it by default. On devices supporting both 2.4G and 5G, you'll still see four networks—two labeled MyName and two labeled MyName Guest. Merging them isn't possible if that's what you were wondering about.
You'd benefit from a band steering mechanism at 2.4 GHz to let gadgets select 5 GHz. Without it, mixing them becomes uncertain since each device might link to a different frequency.
Many WiFi APs used this approach, but it's usually discouraged. Clients often struggle to connect to 5GHz when the 2.4GHz signal is stronger, mainly because 5GHz loses more quickly through air. Generally, using 5GHz at half the power of 2.4GHz still offers better speed thanks to newer WiFi standards and less interference. It's best to prioritize 5GHz connections whenever feasible. Mixing them can block this advantage and likely cause slow performance.