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phmketih
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Dec 23, 2015
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WNDR4500v3 not running in 802.11n mode

Hello, 

 

I have a Netgear WNDR4500v3 (N900) router and I've noticed that I'm actually running in my 2.4ghz band in 802.11g and my 5ghz band(which I use exclusively for gaming devices) is running in 802.11a. Shouldn't the router itself be running in n? I have a wireless card in my PC that supports wireless N and 5Ghz and when using WifiInfoViewer almost all the other networks around my area show up as N but my two SSID's do not. I've gone through the router control panel and I don't see anything to change it.... I'm no expert in networking, but I feel my router isn't reaching it's full potential and this could be why?

 

Anyways.... Thanks,

 

Keith

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Dec 23, 2015

    WPA2 security is required for N check to be sure you're using it. Also WMM needs to be enabled too.

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Dec 23, 2015

    WPA2 security is required for N check to be sure you're using it. Also WMM needs to be enabled too.