diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/Supported-Wi-Fi-bands-for-Arduino-devices.md b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/Supported-Wi-Fi-bands-for-Arduino-devices.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..188758e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/Supported-Wi-Fi-bands-for-Arduino-devices.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +--- +title: "Supported Wi-Fi bands for Arduino devices" +id: 14144656051740 +--- + +Arduino boards and most IoT devices can only be used with 2.4 GHz band networks. The 2.4 GHz band offers better range and signal strength through obstacles compared to 5 GHz. + +In this article: + +- [How to check if your network is 2.4 GHz](#about-network) +- [Creating a 2.4 GHz network with a hotspot](#create-hotspot) + +--- + +## How to check if your network is 2.4 GHz {#about-network} + +Follow these steps to identify the frequency band of your Wi-Fi network. + +### Windows + +1. Open the settings menu in Windows and select the **Network and Internet** section. + +1. Under the wireless network settings, click on the **Hardware properties** link. + +1. A properties page will open. Here, you can find details about the wireless network, including the network band (GHz). + +### macOS + +1. Connect to the Wi-Fi network. + +1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the right side of the top navigation bar while holding down the Option/Alt key. + +1. Look for the entry starting with **Channel**. This will specify if the network is in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. + +--- + +## Creating a 2.4 GHz network with a hotspot {#create-hotspot} + +If your network operates on the 5 GHz band, a quick solution is to create a 2.4 GHz network using the hotspot feature on an Android or iPhone device. + +### Android Devices + +1. Open the hotspot settings on your Android device. + +1. Look for an option similar to **Band** and select 2.4 GHz. + +![Andriod hotspot settings page](img/Andriod_hotspot_settings.png) + +For more information about sharing a mobile connection using a hotspot on Android, see [this guide](https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108). + +### iPhone + +1. Open **Settings** and tap **Personal Hotspot**. + +1. Toggle Personal Hotspot on. + +1. If this option is displayed, tap on **Maximise Compatibility** to use a 2.4 GHz connection (iPhone 11 and earlier models automatically prioritize the 2.4 GHz band for hotspot connections). + +1. Edit the "Wi-Fi Password" if needed. + +For more information about using a personal hotspot on iPhone, see [this guide](https://it-training.apple.com/tutorials/support/sup040/). diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Andriod_hotspot_settings.png b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Andriod_hotspot_settings.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..681a37b0 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Andriod_hotspot_settings.png differ diff --git a/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Maximise_compatability.png b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Maximise_compatability.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..03f8cf99 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/Arduino Cloud/General Cloud/img/Maximise_compatability.png differ