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How do I connect to my 5Ghz Network with my LAN?
So I'm going to preface this with a note that I believe I have some idea of what's going on but I could actually have no idea whats going on and make no sense. So be prepared for that. I have a WND...
- If you are setting up a WiFi capable router (as you are) using a computer that has no WiFi capability but is connected by the router via Ethernet, then you can ignore the wireless setup of the router. However if you expect that at some time other computers that are WiFi capable might want to connect to the router then you should still set up the router wireless settings, you should set the SSID (network name) and encryption for both bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz). If you don’t plan to use the router WiFi at all, you can disable both bands so that the router will not transmit any WiFi signals at all and will only use wired connections (Ethernet cable).
OK I think I understand what’s going on but before I start explaining I need to make a few things clear so you don't get lost K :).
Ok so you have a WNDR4300 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Right?
Ok so this router supports both wired internet connection and wireless (Wi-Fi)
The ports on the back side of your router support 10/100/1000 data speeds. These ports will automatically switch between speeds depending on the connected device and your current ISP (internet service providers) bandwidth or data transfer rate. Now if you’re connected via Ethernet (wired connection) then the router will automatically pick the highest bandwidth speed. No action is needed on your part. If you’re connected by a wired connection you should have a icon box with a plug on it in the lower right hand corner of your task bar on your desk top. If you have the bars that means your connected wireless (Wi-Fi)
Next
You can only connect to the internet one of two ways wired or wireless. You can't do both at the same time. Check your icons to make sure how you’re connected.
The problem
I think your computer is connect to the network via preferred connect. Which mean it will choose to connect this way every time it connects to your network and in this cause it choosing to connect wireless to your 2.5 Ghz Which may be causing the confusing. Even though you have a wired connection it’s choosing to connect wireless. So I'll list some steps and see if this works for you.
Option 1
If you want to connect to the internet just by Ethernet (Wired) connection then you may need to disconnect or disable the wireless adapter. To do this (hopefully you have windows 7)
Start button/ Control panel / network and internet / Network and sharing center Click on the wireless connection and a display panel should pop up click disable. Now you will only be on a wired connection. you can also turn off all auto connections to all wireless connection. ( Option 3 )
Option 2
If your wanting to connect to your WiFi on the 5 Ghz frequency then try the following. Disconnect your wired connection. This will truly show you that you are connected to WiFi. Next look for your 5 Ghz network among your wireless connection. If you don’t see it try logging into the router and naming the 2.5 Ghz a different name then the 5 Ghz. Try something like Pick slow (2.5 Ghz) Pick me fast (5Ghz ) This way you can tell them apart. Also make sure to check the option (show SSID) this display the name of your network so you can see it. Save settings if need be and exit. Try looking for your network. It may take 2- 5min to appear. If it doesn’t try restarting router by unplugging it for 20 seconds and plug it back in. If all else fails reset the router and rename 2.5 Ghz and 5 Ghz and try again.
Option 3
Disable auto connected to 2.5 Ghz
Clicking wireless icon bar on the task bar in the right hand corner of your desktop. Select the wireless connection you want to disable and right click / properties / connection and uncheck connect automatically. This should stop the auto connection to the 2.5 Ghz wireless WiFi. Look for the network you want to connect automatically to and follow the same instruction but make sure auto connect is enable.
I know this was kinda of winded but I want to make sure you did get lost and understood. Let me know if any of these steps worked. :)
Ok so you have a WNDR4300 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Right?
Ok so this router supports both wired internet connection and wireless (Wi-Fi)
The ports on the back side of your router support 10/100/1000 data speeds. These ports will automatically switch between speeds depending on the connected device and your current ISP (internet service providers) bandwidth or data transfer rate. Now if you’re connected via Ethernet (wired connection) then the router will automatically pick the highest bandwidth speed. No action is needed on your part. If you’re connected by a wired connection you should have a icon box with a plug on it in the lower right hand corner of your task bar on your desk top. If you have the bars that means your connected wireless (Wi-Fi)
Next
You can only connect to the internet one of two ways wired or wireless. You can't do both at the same time. Check your icons to make sure how you’re connected.
The problem
I think your computer is connect to the network via preferred connect. Which mean it will choose to connect this way every time it connects to your network and in this cause it choosing to connect wireless to your 2.5 Ghz Which may be causing the confusing. Even though you have a wired connection it’s choosing to connect wireless. So I'll list some steps and see if this works for you.
Option 1
If you want to connect to the internet just by Ethernet (Wired) connection then you may need to disconnect or disable the wireless adapter. To do this (hopefully you have windows 7)
Start button/ Control panel / network and internet / Network and sharing center Click on the wireless connection and a display panel should pop up click disable. Now you will only be on a wired connection. you can also turn off all auto connections to all wireless connection. ( Option 3 )
Option 2
If your wanting to connect to your WiFi on the 5 Ghz frequency then try the following. Disconnect your wired connection. This will truly show you that you are connected to WiFi. Next look for your 5 Ghz network among your wireless connection. If you don’t see it try logging into the router and naming the 2.5 Ghz a different name then the 5 Ghz. Try something like Pick slow (2.5 Ghz) Pick me fast (5Ghz ) This way you can tell them apart. Also make sure to check the option (show SSID) this display the name of your network so you can see it. Save settings if need be and exit. Try looking for your network. It may take 2- 5min to appear. If it doesn’t try restarting router by unplugging it for 20 seconds and plug it back in. If all else fails reset the router and rename 2.5 Ghz and 5 Ghz and try again.
Option 3
Disable auto connected to 2.5 Ghz
Clicking wireless icon bar on the task bar in the right hand corner of your desktop. Select the wireless connection you want to disable and right click / properties / connection and uncheck connect automatically. This should stop the auto connection to the 2.5 Ghz wireless WiFi. Look for the network you want to connect automatically to and follow the same instruction but make sure auto connect is enable.
I know this was kinda of winded but I want to make sure you did get lost and understood. Let me know if any of these steps worked. :)