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Wi-Fi Booster - Automatic bandwidth switching & Safety features

2.2 Automatic Bandwidth Switching  Regarding Wi-Fi bandwidth, there are 2 options to choose from, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, with each having its own pros and cons as shown in Figure 5. Thus, it is ideal to switch between the 2, based on the situation. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bandwidths are frequencies used by various wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The 2.4GHz band, as stated in the name, operates at a frequency range of between 2.4 to 2.5 GHz (Gizmodo, 2018). Due to the lower operating frequency of the 2.4GHz bandwidth, radio signals can travel further and penetrate obstacles better, providing a greater range in terms of Wi-Fi coverage, as well as better penetration through walls and any obstructions (CenturyLink, n.d.). Unfortunately, the low frequency of the 2.4 GHz band also means that data transmission is slower and that it is also more prone to external interference (Aguirre & Armstrong, 2022). 5GHz bandwidth, however, operates at a much higher frequency range o...