Windows 10: can't see 5ghz networks although adapter supports it

hi guys,
i have searched a lot and did not find any solution to my problem (or, in fact, someone with my exact problem)
my wireless PCI adapter supports 802.11a so it should have 5ghz recognizing abillity right?
i went to the device manager to the advanced tab and found only 2.4ghz option

i have an edimax 150mbps wireless 802.11n pci adapter
checked what it supports through netsh on the command prompt:
it supports 802.11b/a/g/n

tried updating the driver. tried different drivers (ralink and mediatek)
i still can't see it on the driver's advanced tab and can't detect my 5ghz network.
i have other devices who detects it and connected.

can anybody help?

:)

 

I have a router with 2 SSDIs to choose from on it. 2.4 and 5GHz. I am connected 2.4 but 5 does not show. How can I connect to the 5 if not in list?

Hi Mark,

To help you with your concern, it is possible that your wireless network adapter is not capable of connecting to 5GHz network. We suggest you to install a wireless adapter that supports 5GHz network.

Thank you.

 

Wifi 5gz not shoeing in nearby networks

It's possible that your network adapter is not compatible with the 5ghz frequency.

I would check to see if your network adapter conforms to the 802.11ac standard.

 

Not from what I believe, just because an adapter is able to use 'n' it doesn't mean it'll use the 5Ghz network, 'a' is very old so will not be very high speed so certainly cannot use 5Ghz. 'N' is much faster. I have a dual band router & while many of my devices use the 5Ghz band there's a couple which don't one of which Lenovo Tab 3 isn't that old so should be able to use the faster band but I assume it doesn't have the ability.
I'm sure if I'm wrong another member will correct me.

 

Is the adapter a or AC if it's a it belongs in a museum if it's AC then it's 3gig speed but what does your router support?

 

Hi Groo V
Ive got the same problem with my IP builds*Confused
Dual band card - but EVERY time i have to replace the driver, only gives me 2.4.
had some fun finding the right one initially, you will too i suspect

Yours is based on the RT2860 driver

open device manager >> update >> browse my comp >> let me pick >>
UNCHECK show compatible devices >> from the list that appears scroll to ralink >> then in the right hand box scroll to it (ignore not digitally signed NOTE you may have to turn off driver signing enforcement).

Googled that PCI comes back legacy 32 bit, but 64 is an option.

Roy

 

it's A and not AC but from what i read in forums it should at least detect it right? should be there on the advanced tab list.
it's a 4 year old pci adapter.
Samuria: you mean the router may not support A? haven't thought about that... because it IS a dual band router and other devices detects and connects to the 5ghz .

Hawman: tried it. no luck.

it starts to feel like not worth the hassle and better to just buy a new one

if you have other insights it would be awesome
thank you very much for your attention guys!

 

An a wont be duel band its just so old. As a is so slow it often gives problems as the router answer to fast fo it and has to do a lot of resending. The cost of a wireless duel band ac now is very cheap

 

In my shopping experience, you have to look for the words "dual band" and preferably also "2.5ghz & 5.0ghz" in its specifications.

 

if the specks reads "supports 802.11ac" it's not enough??

 

802.11ac is the latest Wireless iteration of adapters. Before that in reverse order were n, g, b, a. Many adapters and Routers of the last several years were b, g, n compatible. If I want faster Wi-Fi I'll need to get a new AC/Gigabit Router, only have 2 computers with 802.11ac adapters, one is a business-class Desktop with the combination 802.11ac/Bluetooth adapter along with the 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter and the other is a Notebook.

 

Correct, you need to be aware/shopping for a unit with two radios; one for each frequency.

 

so, will this do it?
Amazon.com: Edimax EW-7811UAC 11AC Dualband USB Adapter with High Gain Antenna and Free USB Extension Cradle for Better Signal Reception Accessories

 

I like - USB Wifi Adapter 600Mbps USBNOVEL Dual Band 2.4G / 5G Wireless Wifi Dongle Network Card for for Laptop Destop Win XP/7/8/10 , Mac OS X 10.4-10.12.2:Amazon:Computers & Accessories
which it states "Win XP/7/8/10"

the edimax states "WinXP/Vista/7/8/8.1"
Which may or may not be of concern.

both state dual band which addresses your original post. $ costs are reasonable too.

 

thank you all very much!!!