What is a dual-band router and why is it important for good Wi-Fi?

September 6, 2026 · 6:00 pm 2 sources

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• Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?
  Engadget · September 6, 2026 18:00
  Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?
• What is a dual-band router and why is it important for good Wi-Fi?
  Engadget · September 8, 2026 15:00
  Modern routers have two or more bands, but what's the purpose of a dual-band router? Here's what it does and why it matters.