How to tell if you have 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi

1. Open the WiFi settings on your phone or computer.

2. Look for your home network. Do you see two versions? For example:

   • YourWifi

   • YourWifi_5G

If so, choose the one that doesn’t include "5G" or "5GHz" in the name—this is usually the 2.4GHz network.

(Example from iOS shown)

✅ Method 2: Check on an Android Phone

If you're using Android, you can check the exact frequency.

1. Connect to your home WiFi.

2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > WiFi

3. Tap the gear or settings icon next to your connected network.

4. Look for the frequency—it will show 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

Note: The steps might vary slightly depending on your Android version.

Above: Android Settings Example

✅ Method 3: Use the WiFi Analyzer App (Android)

1. Open the Google Play Store.

2. Download the free app: WiFi Analyzer

3. Open the app and tap the bar at the top to filter by 2.4GHz or 5GHz

4. Look for your network name in the 2.4GHz list.

   If you see it there, you're good to go!

✅ Method 4: Check on a Windows PC

1. Connect to your WiFi.
2. Click the WiFi icon in the bottom-right taskbar.
3. Click on Properties for your connected network.
4. Scroll down to the Properties section.
5. Look for “Network Band”—it will say either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

(Windows example shown)

✅ Method 5: Check on a Mac

1. Connect to your WiFi.
2. Hold down the Option/Alt key and click the WiFi icon in the top menu bar.
3. A list of details will appear—look for Channel, which will include either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

Above: Apple WiFi Example