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Desktop Computer and RBR-50
RBR50 plus satellite, Firmware version: V2.7.4.24, Windows 11, Summary of the problem: Every digital device in our house runs at awesome speed. My brand new Dell XPS 8950 desktop is connected wirele...
I think I just fixed it.
Device Manager/Network Adapters/ right click the wireless adapter/ Properties/ Select Preferred Band/ on the right change it to 5g
I rebooted my computer and now it shows that it has connected to the 5g. And my speed is nearly 5 mbps!
I wish I had figured this out sooner!
Thanks for the help!
In the properties of the wireless network adapter, in the Advanced tab, the Channel Width for 5GHZ the value says Auto. The other choice is 20 MHz Only. Both 2.4 and 6 say the same
I just restarted my modem. I noticed on the back of the Spectrum modem that it says 2.4g. But, nearly everything in the house connects 5g.
I think I just fixed it.
Device Manager/Network Adapters/ right click the wireless adapter/ Properties/ Select Preferred Band/ on the right change it to 5g
I rebooted my computer and now it shows that it has connected to the 5g. And my speed is nearly 5 mbps!
I wish I had figured this out sooner!
Thanks for the help!