Windows 10: Can't connect laptop to 5 GHz home wi-fi. Does my laptop support 5 GHz wi-fi?

Discus and support Can't connect laptop to 5 GHz home wi-fi. Does my laptop support 5 GHz wi-fi? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm using Windows 10 on a laptop from 2014. I don't think it supports 5 GHz wi-fi. I went into the black "Command Prompt" screen and entered the code... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ToddMoriarty, Sep 1, 2020.

  1. TODDMORIARTY
    ToddMoriarty Win User

    Can't connect laptop to 5 GHz home wi-fi. Does my laptop support 5 GHz wi-fi?


    I'm using Windows 10 on a laptop from 2014. I don't think it supports 5 GHz wi-fi. I went into the black "Command Prompt" screen and entered the code to see the "radio types supported".


    It says in this order: "802.11b 802.11g 802.11n"


    Does this support 5GHz?



    Thanks in advance.


    Todd M.

    :)
     
    ToddMoriarty, Sep 1, 2020
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Wi-Fi Alliance brings Wi-Fi 6 into 6 GHz as Wi-Fi 6E

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    Brink, Sep 1, 2020
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    Wi-fi problem

    the 2.4GHz band is not the limiting factor here, it's the broadband connection to your ISP. Even a 2.4GHz WiFi card is capable of higher speeds than most ISPs provide.


    What’s the Difference Between 2.4 and 5-Ghz Wi-Fi (and Which Should I Use)?
     
    Bree, Sep 1, 2020
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  4. REBLE
    reble Win User

    Can't connect laptop to 5 GHz home wi-fi. Does my laptop support 5 GHz wi-fi?

    Wi-fi problem

    This router top is 450 mbps on 2.4 ghz. The Speed is back up to top speed after the tech came out on Friday. Now there is no audio drop out's on the remote Amateur Radio transceiver that I use. Thanks for the info on the 2.4g and the 5g wi-fi's. Since I can't use the 5g wi-fi in the router. I turned the 5g off in the router. I can always turn the 5g on if I get a laptop with a dual band wi-fi.

     
    reble, Sep 1, 2020
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