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title: "Supported Wi-Fi bands for Arduino devices"
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Arduino boards and most IoT devices can only be used with 2.4 GHz band networks. The 2.4 GHz band offers better range and signal strength through obstacles compared to 5 GHz.
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In this article:
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- [How to check if your network is 2.4 GHz](#about-network)
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- [Creating a 2.4 GHz network with a hotspot](#create-hotspot)
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## How to check if your network is 2.4 GHz {#about-network}
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Follow these steps to identify the frequency band of your Wi-Fi network.
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### Windows
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1. Open the settings menu in Windows and select the **Network and Internet** section.
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1. Under the wireless network settings, click on the **Hardware properties** link.
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1. A properties page will open. Here, you can find details about the wireless network, including the network band (GHz).
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### macOS
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1. Connect to the Wi-Fi network.
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1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the right side of the top navigation bar while holding down the Option/Alt key.
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1. Look for the entry starting with **Channel**. This will specify if the network is in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band.
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## Creating a 2.4 GHz network with a hotspot {#create-hotspot}
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If your network operates on the 5 GHz band, a quick solution is to create a 2.4 GHz network using the hotspot feature on an Android or iPhone device.
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### Android Devices
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1. Open the hotspot settings on your Android device.
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1. Look for an option similar to **Band** and select 2.4 GHz.
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![Andriod hotspot settings page](img/Andriod_hotspot_settings.png)
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For more information about sharing a mobile connection using a hotspot on Android, see [this guide](https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108).
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### iPhone
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1. Open **Settings** and tap **Personal Hotspot**.
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1. Toggle Personal Hotspot on.
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1. If this option is displayed, tap on **Maximise Compatibility** to use a 2.4 GHz connection (iPhone 11 and earlier models automatically prioritize the 2.4 GHz band for hotspot connections).
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1. Edit the "Wi-Fi Password" if needed.
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For more information about using a personal hotspot on iPhone, see [this guide](https://it-training.apple.com/tutorials/support/sup040/).
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