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Timxes's avatar
Timxes
Follower
Jun 23, 2020

Connection issues

I can’t get my 5ghz on my laptop but my laptop has no Ethernet cable ports

2 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 24, 2020

    Is the laptop 5ghz capable? 

    What wireless chip is in it? 

    • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
      Netduma-Fraser
      NetDuma Partner
      Jun 24, 2020
      If your laptop isn't compatible with 5GHz then you won't be able to benefit from it. If you have a relatively good phone then you should be able to connect to 5GHz to confirm it is working.