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    How to know if your connected via AC or N

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Nov 22, 2016.

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    Some of my devices support ac wireless and my router as well. How would i know what speed its connecting at? Thanks
     
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    @SMOKE_SKULL Assuming you're using Windows - check "Network and Sharing Center" in Control Panel and see what the connection speeds is.
    With a two spatial stream cards capable of 802.11ac anything above 300 mbps connection speed indicates it's ac.