Does iPhone use 2.4 or 5GHz?
James Olson
Updated on May 01, 2026
The iPhone 5 supports 72Mbps at 2.4 GHz, but 150Mbps at 5GHz. Most of Apple's computers have two antennas, so they can do 144Mbps at 2.4GHz and 300Mbps at 5GHz.
How do you tell if you are connected to 5GHz or 2.4 GHz iPhone?
Check the name of the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.Tap and hold the Wi-Fi icon in the top-left corner. The name of your Wi-Fi access point appears below "Wi-Fi" on the left side of the panel. If you see either "2.4GHz" or "5GHz" here, you'll know that you're connected on that frequency.
How do I change my iPhone from 5GHz to 2.4 GHz?
To connect your iOS (Apple) device to a 2.4 GHz network:
- Unlock your device and open Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi, near the top of the list of settings options.
- Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping the switch next to Wi-Fi at the top. ...
- Select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. ...
- If prompted, enter the password for the network.
Can I make my iPhone use 2.4 GHz?
If your router doesn't have two different bands, it will switch to 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz automatically to give you the best connection. You can't manually switch your iPhone to 2.4Ghz if this is the case. Other suggestions include buying your own router and making sure it features both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz connections.How do I check if my WiFi is 2.4GHz on iPhone?
From your smartphone's Wireless settings page, look at the names of your Wi-Fi networks.
- A 2.4 GHz network may have "24G," "2.4," or "24" appended to the end of the network name. For example: "Myhomenetwork2.4"
- A 5 GHz network may have "5G" or "5" appended to the end of the network name, for example "Myhomenetwork5"
How do I choose 2.4 or 5GHz on iPhone?
What WiFi band does iPhone use?
IPhone UsersTo verify your mobile device is set to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, navigate to the Settings menu and click on Wi-Fi. In this menu you will see all detectable networks in your area. Locate the SSID for your network, the SSID should be denoted by either a 2G (2.4) or 5G (5) end notation.
How do I tell if my WiFi is 2.4 or 5?
Steps are as follows.
- Use your Android phone to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Select the connected network to see the Wi-Fi details. Note: Different Android phones might have different settings.
- Read the frequency band setting. See pictures below about 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and 5GHz Wi-Fi.