Best Wi-Fi vs long-range Wi-Fi
I see the two methods of wifi that Roku uses, but haven't found a good answer about how they compare. I am looking to add a streaming device to a new TV and am looking for the best performer.
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I have the same question. What is the difference between 'best' wifi and 'long-range' wifi.
I would label "best" as a dual band WiFi, supporting both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. "Long Range" applies to the Roku Streaming Stick, because the antenna is built into the USB power cable, so it can be more efficient than a small antenna restricted to the interior of the device.
The only problem with using the power cable as the antenna is you must use the power cable that came with the Stick, because using a different cable (say you needed a longer length) means your WiFi won't work so the player itself won't work. But if a longer cable is needed you simply use an extension between the power source and the existing cable. Don't use an extension cable that connects directly to the Stick.
