Think your microwave is ruining your Wi-Fi? Let’s bust that myth. ✋ Microwaves use the 2.4 GHz frequency, which overlaps with older Wi-Fi. But if you’re on 5 or 6 GHz, you’re in the clear. Hear from our MistFits. 👇

Ildefonso Polo

Product Development, Management, Marketing & Leadership - Always looking for the next challenge as an opportunity to learn, brainstorm and innovate

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Although it is true that microwave ovens may only impact the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band,... * If your microwave oven is leaking enough 2.4 GHz energy to mess with your Wi-Fi, replace it! It may be a health hazard. * It is not like we can live without old-school 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It may be the only band that covers the full house/floor. If you enjoy watching videos while relaxing in your backyard, then you may need 2.4 GHz (or buy many repeaters or build a mesh). This is important because not all houses are built like in the USA (wood and gypsum). The rest of the world tend to use bricks, cinder blocks, concrete and metal reinforcements, which reduce 5 GHz and 6 GHz coverage. So, 2.4 GHz still plays an important role. It still needs to be tested/checked as it acts as the backup for the higher bands.

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