5GHz antenna with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi adapter

legit_rabai
Junior Member

09-15-2016, 02:42 AM

Your existing Wi-Fi adapter is only on the 2.4GHz band, but it has a detachable antenna. If you replace it with one that supports 5GHz, the faster speeds should work as long as your PC is compatible with the 5GHz frequency.

legit_rabai

09-15-2016, 02:42 AM #1

Biggjoey21
Member

09-15-2016, 09:07 AM

You'll need a Wi-Fi adapter for 5GHz support. The antenna is irrelevant if the chip on the card can't utilize it.

Biggjoey21

09-15-2016, 09:07 AM #2

You'll need a Wi-Fi adapter for 5GHz support. The antenna is irrelevant if the chip on the card can't utilize it.

rboy108
Member

166

10-03-2016, 03:45 PM

It's important to ensure your router or any device sending the Wi-Fi signal can handle 5GHz frequencies, along with the receiving device.

rboy108

10-03-2016, 03:45 PM #3

It's important to ensure your router or any device sending the Wi-Fi signal can handle 5GHz frequencies, along with the receiving device.

TMayes136
Member

142

10-04-2016, 12:08 AM

Check if it's designed for a laptop or desktop. Let me know the specific make and model of the adapter you're using.

TMayes136

10-04-2016, 12:08 AM #4

Check if it's designed for a laptop or desktop. Let me know the specific make and model of the adapter you're using.

BlackBullXx
Junior Member

10-04-2016, 08:13 AM

For your PC, the TP-Link TL-WN722N is a suitable option.

BlackBullXx

10-04-2016, 08:13 AM #5

For your PC, the TP-Link TL-WN722N is a suitable option.

DarkSkarlet
Senior Member

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10-04-2016, 08:42 AM

The adapter isn't compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi, meaning you can't achieve that unless you replace it with a compatible model. Your router must support 5GHz for this to work. Antennas don't change the functionality.

DarkSkarlet

10-04-2016, 08:42 AM #6