Precisely.  The big problem with 5GHz&#x27;s reputation is that most access points, by default, pick channels where only low power is allowed.  Lower power than 2.4GHz == lower range than 2.4GHz.<p>Although I believe all channels are high-power channels now (as of late last year or early this year?), switching to one of the old high-power-allowed channels can help.  149 is recommended.<p>I have yet to see any scientific paper that says 5GHz penetrates structural elements worse than 2.4GHz.  Rain, yes.  Walls, no.