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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
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.