On the Mac, select Option and click the WiFi symbol to see connection details.
Abbreviations
RSSI – Received Signal Strength Indicator
SNR – Rignal to Noise Ratio (RSSI – Noise)
RSSI (-20 to -100dB)
Noise (-70 to -100dB)
TX Rate
Frequency
| Feature | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Slower | Faster |
| Range / Wall Penetration | Better — travels further | Weaker — higher frequency loses energy faster |
| Interference | More crowded (Bluetooth, microwaves, smart home devices) | Cleaner — more channels, less congestion |
| Ideal For | IoT devices, older tech, distant rooms | Laptops, phones, streaming, gaming, close range |
| RSSI | |
|---|---|
| Value (dBm) | Condition |
| ≥ -50 | Excellent |
| -60 to -50 | Good |
| -70 to -60 | Fair |
| -80 to -70 | Poor |
| < -80 | Unusable |
| Noise | |
|---|---|
| Value (dBm) | Condition |
| ≤ -90 | Very Quiet |
| -90 to -85 | Normal |
| -85 to -80 | Busy |
| -80 to -70 | Noisy |
| > -70 | Very Noisy |