Check if your network card is compatible with 5GHz.
Check if your network card is compatible with 5GHz.
I recently installed a router with 5GHz support, but I’m only seeing the 2.4GHz network listed. I wondered if my network card—like the ASUS PCE-N10 11n—might not be configured properly. Could it be that the issue lies with my setup rather than the router itself? Thanks for your help!
Your card is compatible with N, though it doesn't support 5GHz.
It's unusual given the speed limit of 150Mbt/s, but I suggest swapping it out. The device relies on a Realtek chipset with poor WiFi support. For a more affordable yet improved option, consider the Fenvi FV102 M.2 to PCIe adapter and the Intel Wireless-AC 9260, both available from Fenvi on AliExpress and Amazon. If you aim for WiFi 6, the Intel WiFi 6 AX200 is a better choice, though adoption may be slow.
The reported connection speed from Windoes is displayed as the measured rate.
It operates on 802.11g with a connection speed of 54Mbps, which means your speed test readings are typical. Restart your device and check if it reconnects at a faster rate. You should aim for around 144.4Mbps, potentially reaching about 65Mbps during your test. If only one stream is active, expect approximately 72.2Mbps.