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    New router, 5ghz mode doesn't work

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lottdod_1999, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I got a new wireless N router (no N computers yet though) and there is supposedly a 5ghz mode you can set using the network settings on the router.. but when I put it on 5ghz mode, my computers don't pick it up.

    It's a Dlink DIR-628
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 12, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You'll need wirless A or wireless N in order to pick up 5ghz singal. If you have wireless G, it can only pick up 2.4ghz signals.
     
    jackluo923, Jun 12, 2009
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    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    ah thanks that helps
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 12, 2009
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    Not all WiFi N can pick up 5.8GHz. Look for N that is A compatible.
     
    lixuelai, Jun 12, 2009
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