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# Issues and recommendations

> Issues and recommendations shown by WiFi Explorer for a selected network.

*WiFi Explorer* can show recommendations on resolving possible issues affecting a network based on the selected network's capabilities and configuration and current Wi-Fi environment conditions. These issues and recommendations are shown in the right sidebar for the selected network.

*WiFi Explorer* will try to identify and offer recommendations for the following possible issues:

| Issue | Description |
| - | - |
| 40 MHz Channel Width | Shown when the selected network uses a 40 MHz channel width in the 2.4 GHz band. |
| 2.4 GHz Only | Shown when the selected network is only operating in the 2.4 GHz band. |
| Hidden Network | Shown when the selected network is configured as a *hidden* network. |
| Large Group of Networks | Shown when the selected network is part of a large group of networks belonging to the same access point. |
| Legacy Equipment | Shown when the selected network's access point appears too old and lacks support for modern 802.11 technologies. |
| Low Signal Strength | Shown when the selected network has low signal strength. |
| Overlapping 2.4 GHz Channel | Shown when the selected network is using a 2.4 GHz channel other than 1, 6, or 11. |
| Separate Network Names | Shown when the selected network has separate SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz bands. |
| Too Many Networks | Shown when too many networks are using the same channel as the selected network. |
| Weak Security | Shown when the selected network is open or when the selected network uses legacy or weak security modes. |

## See also

* [Wi-Fi troubleshooting basics](/troubleshooting-basics)


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