NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
Nighthawk MR60 can't connect to 5GHz
For some reason, my PC refuses to connect to the 5GHz network. I know it's not my PC issue because it actually connected to the 5GHz at first, but then changed to 2.4GHz by itself for no reason. Ever...
How far from the router is it?
You can try going into your device manager on windows and selecting the adapter. Then go to the advanced tab. there'll be an option in there to prefer 5ghz.
How to Change Preferred Band for Wireless Network Adapter in Windows | Tutorials (tenforums.com)
Depending on distance though, it might not work the greatest as 5ghz speeds drop off quicker than 2.4ghz. But its initial speeds are much higher. Tough to know without testing them.
Armaggeddon Falcom 3060-R5. I'm guessing I have to change something to the "Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200" under Network adapters?
How far from the router is it?
You can try going into your device manager on windows and selecting the adapter. Then go to the advanced tab. there'll be an option in there to prefer 5ghz.
How to Change Preferred Band for Wireless Network Adapter in Windows | Tutorials (tenforums.com)
Depending on distance though, it might not work the greatest as 5ghz speeds drop off quicker than 2.4ghz. But its initial speeds are much higher. Tough to know without testing them.