When
it comes to HD content, bandwidth is everything. Without it, you get video
buffering, slow downloads, and dropped connections. Kindle Fire HD solves this
issue by using state-of-the-art dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for over 40%
faster speeds.
Two Antennas, Better Bandwidth
Kindle Fire HD is the first tablet to feature dual
Wi-Fi antennas and Multiple In/Multiple Out (MIMO) technology for powerful,
HD-ready Wi-Fi. This allows reception or transmission over both antennas
simultaneously to increase capacity and reliability. So you'll enjoy fewer
dropped connections, more than 40% faster media streaming, and be able to go
further from your wireless hotspot than with other tablets.
Dual Band Support
Many Wi-Fi devices, from other tablets to baby
monitors, only operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The more of these devices that you
and your neighbors have operating in the band, the slower your connection is.
Kindle Fire HD is capable of automatically switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz Wi-Fi frequencies, which will allow you to use this less congested 5 GHz
band for better range and less interference.