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Author Topic: WHERES THE 5.0 CONNECTION???  (Read 4044 times)

fly

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WHERES THE 5.0 CONNECTION???
« on: February 09, 2010, 03:16:02 PM »
I can see the 2.4 but the 5.0 is visible in the settings of the router but not by my laptop. What gives? Latest firmware installed. Computer is wireless n capable, running windows 7 home premium. ???
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BlackDiamond

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Re: WHERES THE 5.0 CONNECTION???
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2010, 03:38:37 PM »
Most laptops only ship with 2.4 GHz N adapters.  What model wireless is built into your laptop?  You can probably find this in the Device Manager.

For example, I have a Dell that I added an Intel 4965AGN wireless which provides N capabilities on both 2.4 and 5 GHz.

The laptop shipped with a Dell wireless 1395 which can only do 2.4 GHz N.
« Last Edit: February 09, 2010, 03:46:57 PM by BlackDiamond »
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johnmark

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Re: WHERES THE 5.0 CONNECTION???
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2010, 08:51:55 PM »
I have the same problem.
5.0 connection have less range than 2.4.
I also get a better connection when I change the channel.
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Gadget

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Re: WHERES THE 5.0 CONNECTION???
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 04:48:02 AM »
Quote from: fly on February 09, 2010, 03:16:02 PM
I can see the 2.4 but the 5.0 is visible in the settings of the router but not by my laptop. What gives? Latest firmware installed. Computer is wireless n capable, running windows 7 home premium. ???

Make sure the wi-fi card in your computer is dual band.  If not, you'll only see the 2.4 mhz band. 

Cheers ;)
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