How do you select between 2.4 & 5.0 Ghz

[mac2thefuture]

hello, i have a time capsule, an TV (1st gen) & two macbook pros within our household. I found out that if you press the option key and click on your wireless network icon it will display what frequency you're running on.
Mine says 2.4. I understand that 5.0 is better and would like to know how and where it's selectable.
Thanks

 

[spinnerlys]

If the Time Capsule is your router, then you have to use AirPort Utility to change that, but mine is set to automatic and I have channel 36 (5GHz) to connect to, but I also have all 802.11n capable devices in my household.

Maybe have a look at the manual of your router?

 

[mac2thefuture]

OK, thanks for the swift reply. My router was provided by my ISP and is a sky netgear. I didn't know you could use a time capsule as a direct router, i may look into this but i assume its quite complicated.....Thanks though,

 

[spinnerlys]

OK, thanks for the swift reply. My router was provided by my ISP and is a sky netgear. I didn't know you could use a time capsule as a direct router, i may look into this but i assume its quite complicated.....Thanks though,

It's easy as making spaghetti al oglio, it even takes less time.

Look here: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/TimeCapsule_SetupGuide.pdf

 

[flopticalcube]

In the uk, the router is often the modem as well. You could stick the time capsule behind the ISP router and set it to bridge mode and then create a separate 5ghz network. Then you could choose which network works best. 2.4 usually has greater range but more interference.

 

[mac2thefuture]

When i wrote this post after pressing option and clicking the wireless icon i did get an indication of 2.4ghz on channel 1. Now when i look its on 5 ghz , channel 100. Can i keep it on this frequency or is it best to leave it on automatic?