Windows 10: I want to switch my network from 2.4ghz to 5ghz.

Ive tried everything possible, when i first built my computers a couple days ago it came with the Wi-Fi preset at 5ghz and i tweaked some settings and now i can't get it back to 5ghz, i tried switching the preferred band to 5ghz and reinstalling the Wi-Fi drivers but it doesn't change it say preferred band 5ghz but when i go to my network properties it shows 2.4ghz. i need help

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Windows no longer sees 5GHz network

Hi,

My name is Angel. I am an Independent Advisor. Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow these steps:

1. Click Start menu.

2. Press Windows key and R (at the same time). A run dialog will appear.

3. Type cmd in. Click Ok.

4. On the Command prompt window, type “netsh wlan show drivers“. Press Enter.

5. Look for the “Radio types supported” section.

If it says that the network adapter supports 802.11g and 802.11n network modes, it means that the computer has 2.4 GHz network capability only.

If it says that the adapter supports 802.11a and 802.11g and 802.11n network modes, it means that the computer has 2.4 GHz and 5GHz network capability.

If it says 802.11n 802.11g and 802.11b network modes, it means the computer has 2.4GHz network capability only.

Source:

https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/computer-n...

Hope the information provided is useful. If the issue persists, reply here and we will be glad to help you.

Angel.

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on the site before you decide to download and install it.

 

Turning 2.4GHz off/ Turning ONLY 5GHz On?

I don't want to "puck" anything up but I want to make sure that my combo router/ modem only uses the 5GHz (faster) band. I don't have any legacy items (I think) that only works with 2.4GHz so I want to see what happens if I force the 5GHz band to be the only one. I think I know that the 5GHz band does not have the range that the 2.4GHz has but that should not be an issue. Bottom line router/ modem works flawlessly. I do use a wired Ethernet connection and I do not believe that switching over to only 5GHz would affect that, right?

So is it simply a matter of unticking the two boxes associated with the 2.4GHz and leaving the 5GHz band as is? TIA.

 

Computer doesn't connect\recognize the home 5Ghz network

Hi Eran. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Let's troubleshoot PC cannot connect to 5g network:

https://whatsabyte.com/internet/connect-5ghz-wi...



https://thegeekpage.com/5ghz-wifi-not-showing-u...

https://gameofthrones-croatia.com/5ghz-wifi-not...

https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/computer-n...

https://www.tenforums.com/network-sharing/13981...



https://tipsmake.com/fix-error-windows-10-pc-do...

https://www.quora.com/Why-cant-I-connect-to-my-...

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/windows...

https://www.easypcmod.com/how-to-enable-5ghz-wi...

https://internettablettalk.com/how-to-enable-5g...

https://merabheja.com/5ghz-wifi-not-showing-up-...

https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/network-wi...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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