Food and Entertaining Is it better to turn off 5GHz WiFi? Is it better to turn off 5GHz WiFi? Most modern wifi routers are dual band and broadcast two wifi networks: one at 2.4GHz and the other at 5GHz. The 2.4GHz network has the best range. If you prefer, switching off 5GHz will reduce wifi radiation from the router even more.1 Oct 2021 Related Posts:Is Alexa compatible with 5GHz WiFi?Can Epson printers connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi?How do I turn off my 5.0 GHz?Should I get a travel router?