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The modem supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. I recently connected a Cat7 Ethernet cable to my PC, but it only works on the 2.4GHz band. The image you shared shows my Wi-Fi is linked to the 5GHz network while my Ethernet stays on the 2.4GHz one. Can someone guide me on switching the Ethernet connection to the 5GHz network? Edited June 11, 2021 by Jason Elijah
Ethernet connections aren't linking with Wi-Fi. Ensure you're part of your network when blinking LEDs appear. Review the command prompt or run "ipconfig" to verify your IP address. Even with a modem labeled for two networks, they both direct you to the same network at the end. Consider a 2.4GHz network as a wireless Ethernet cable suited for longer ranges but slower speeds. A 5GHz network acts like a fast wireless Ethernet cable, ideal for short distances. Ultimately, your Ethernet cable must be the fastest since it avoids air travel and wall interference.
The Ethernet speed listed is 2.5Gbps. This indicates a dedicated connection, not tied to your 2.4GHz WiFi network. There are various Ethernet speeds available, such as 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, and higher. Your setup supports 2.5Gbps, but that's the only detail provided here.
The modem establishes three local networks: a 2.4GHz wireless, a 5GHz wireless, and a wired Ethernet/LAN connection. It often combines these networks so devices on the wireless can communicate with each other as well as those on the wired network—this merging can be disabled if you prefer separate visibility. The 2.5GbE shown in your screenshot reflects only the wired connection speed and is unrelated to the wireless networks. Everything appears to function correctly. Are you experiencing any problems?
It depends on the context, but generally it refers to the clock speed of your processor. A 2.4GHz means 2.4 billion cycles per second, while 5GHz is five billion cycles per second.
The only problem I noticed is with my Ethernet connection, where it's operating at 100 Mbps, whereas on Wi-Fi it's running at 500 Mbps. That’s why I’m unsure about the actual speeds you’re experiencing.
They are unrelated technologies. One is wireless, the other is wired. They don't interact.
Neither 2.4GHz nor 5GHz qualify as wireless networks; your Ethernet connection is a wired link via a cable. The wired setup should operate at 2.5Gbps, making it quicker than any wireless option. How do you verify your Ethernet speed is around 100Mbps? It displays 2.5Gbps on your screen.