![]() ![]() If you’re sure the router is (at least) dual-band and that the device that you’re trying to connect to the 5GHz network does support it, but you’re still unable to see the 5GHz network as available in then SSID list, then we need to gain access to the router GUI (if you don’t know how, follow these instructions) and check the Wireless section. If you’re using a mobile device and don’t know whether is supports the 5GHz band, the easiest way to find out is by simply searching the model on your favorite search engine (yes, the Internet is a wonderful place). Afterwards, you need to check for the WiFi card that’s installed into your computer (as you can see, mine is an Intel AX1200). To check the WiFi chip that you got installed in your computer, you need to open the Device Manager (in Windows 10, the quickest way is to open a terminal using searching cmd and then entering devmgmt.msc) and identify the Network adapters. There is a chance that an older device will be stuck on the 802.11n wireless standard and in most cases, this does indeed mean that it’s going to support both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz band, but there are some wireless chips that despite being 802.11n certified, only support the 2.4GHz band. insert netsh wlan show drivers and search for the Radio types supported.Īs you can see, my WiFi adapter goes up to 802.11ax, so it indeed supports the 5GHz radio band and most computers will go up to 802.11ac (which also supports the 5GHz band). ![]()
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