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purplesky2
Tutor
Sep 13, 2015
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WNDR4300 5ghz

How can I turn my 5ghz band on for my wndr 4300 router?
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  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Sep 17, 2015
    Try using channel 149. The upper channels are allowed to broadcast at higher power.

    Check the driver settings for the tplink and make sure the 5 GHz band is enabled.

    Run a Wi-Fi surveyor program, like inSSIDer, vistumbler, or Acrylic Wi-Fi. It will report what networks it can see.

    Make sure the antennas on both the router and tplink card are properly installed.
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TheEther
Guru
Sep 17, 2015
Go to Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings and make sure Enable Wireless Router Radio is set for the 5 GHz network's

What is the model of your wireless card?
  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Sep 17, 2015

    purplesky2 Can you see other wireless networks in your area? Do you have another device that can see the signal of the router such as a laptop, phones, tablets?