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    Turning on 5GHZ wi-fi connection?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by andrewmam, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. andrewmam

    andrewmam Newbie

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    Hello,

    I was informed by a friend that using 5GHZ would be very beneficial to my surfining experience, and luckily I have a laptop that has dual 2.4 + 5GHZ (HP ENVY 14 BEATS).

    However, I can't find online how to turn it on. I tried connecting to a 5GHZ connection in this public area I'm in, and I was unable to surf on it, which gave me the idea that it isn't already on all the time. Can someone help me out? Thanks.
     
    andrewmam, Feb 8, 2012
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  2. Melagius

    Melagius Notebook Consultant

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    'Computer management' > 'Device Manager' > right click on your wireless card > 'properties' menu > 'advanced'

    Make sure its set to receive both freqs.


    Double check that your router is dual-band, and check the router management page to ensure that it is broadcasting on both freqs.

    And while your at it get us the exact model of your wireless card & router (if possible).
     
    Melagius, Feb 9, 2012
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