Searching for a router supporting 2.4, 5, and 6E GHz bands with special character compatibility.
Searching for a router supporting 2.4, 5, and 6E GHz bands with special character compatibility.
The supported features in the SSID depend solely on the WiFi standard, unrelated to your router model. WiFi doesn’t allow certain characters in the SSID name. The phrase "at the same time" refers to simultaneous actions, which all WiFi 6e devices can handle concurrently, unlike WiFi 7 which introduces new constraints.
In short, Wi-Fi 7 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels at the same time for one device, even if your home network is still on Wi-Fi 4. I haven’t really studied the standards yet.
This concept is still emerging and I’m not fully sure how it works yet. I think I’ll hold off until second-generation models arrive, hoping any initial issues are resolved. Some early routers seem to lack this feature, which is surprising since it’s a key selling point.
I think it relates to boosting speed by using multiple 2.4/5 and 6GHz bands at once. The Wi-Fi 4 router in my home is working well for streaming, but upgrading to Wi-Fi 5 or 6 could offer better performance if the upgrade is affordable and the benefits are noticeable.
There are many enhancements beyond what you mentioned, though not every device handles all options smoothly or clearly explains them. WiFi 7 aims to boost reliability and reduce delays, with multi-frequency support being a key feature. WiFi 6 offers solid upgrades over WiFi 4, especially since WiFi 5 didn’t deliver meaningful gains on the 2.4GHz band while modern devices handle 6Gbps well. Of course, your network needs compatible devices for these improvements to matter. Even at 5GHz, I saw a 100Mbit boost from WiFi 5 to WiFi 6. I haven’t switched to 6e because only a few of my devices do, and I usually prefer avoiding WiFi when possible. My 2.4GHz performance has declined over time, but WiFi 6 restored it closer to its earlier capabilities before neighbors adopted the technology. While I don’t often use it, it still works for IoT devices, which are typically on WiFi 4.
The ASUS RT-AXE7800 supports tri-band functionality allowing automatic switching between three frequency bands. This feature can be useful, though it often causes clients to disconnect and reconnect when changing bands. Many users end up getting a new IP address for each band, which is inconvenient. A possible solution is to buy devices with WiFi roaming or mesh capabilities—they offer improved 6 GHz coverage compared to standalone routers. The 6 GHz spectrum is challenging to maintain without several access points.
For compatibility reasons, my robot vacuum and security cameras need 2.4 GHz. The iPhone XR and iPad 2018 work best on 5 GHz, while newer models support 6 GHz.