The AirPort Extreme has it double bands?

I'm looking into buying an AirPort Extreme. Support double bands? If Yes, can I set up so that the two groups have the same network name, and the device can choose which one to use?

Support double bands?

Yes, by default.

can I set up so that both groups have the same network name.

It is the default set up for AirPort Extreme.  It is also possible to assign different names to the bands 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz if you wish.

and the device can choose which one to use?

In theory, Yes. In practice, things don't always work out so although theory suggests, you need to check and see how well facilities choose their connections in your home.

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    Post edited by: en maschera

    but my my Mac mini does not connect to the internet.

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    Hello

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    ett2 wrote:

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