Restricting performance to 2.4Ghz in Windows 10

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DarkSuSuHaHa
Junior Member

11-12-2016, 12:27 AM

Hey, since I'm in school, I can't adjust the router settings directly. The school Wi-Fi uses 802.11n with both 5GHz and 2.4GHz enabled. I'm wondering how to connect only to 2.4GHz instead of 5GHz. 5GHz is slow (around 500kbps), while 2.4GHz can reach up to 60Mbps. Is there a way to change this using commands or the control panel? The network properties don't offer that option, and my desktop has it. Also, the network uses a Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 chipset.

DarkSuSuHaHa

11-12-2016, 12:27 AM #1

ditox95
Member

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11-12-2016, 11:39 AM

Switching to 2.4 won't improve performance and might even reduce it. If the school relies on 802.11n, you're likely facing congestion. I'm aware of certain Qualcom chips that only connect via 5. Bring this up to your IT department.

ditox95

11-12-2016, 11:39 AM #2

TechSoldierEx2
Member

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11-13-2016, 10:23 AM

I've already checked it. Connecting to 2.4 works perfectly, but with 5GHz it becomes problematic, even at home. That's why I prefer using 2.4GHz.

TechSoldierEx2

11-13-2016, 10:23 AM #3

I've already checked it. Connecting to 2.4 works perfectly, but with 5GHz it becomes problematic, even at home. That's why I prefer using 2.4GHz.

jameface
Member

11-13-2016, 02:54 PM

I understand the connection was intended for testing at 2.4, but I encountered an issue with the connection attempt.

jameface

11-13-2016, 02:54 PM #4

I understand the connection was intended for testing at 2.4, but I encountered an issue with the connection attempt.

BrackzAU
Member

11-13-2016, 09:46 PM

I also connect to 2.4GHz occasionally, but sometimes I switch to 5GHz which feels slower. That’s why I prefer sticking to 2.4GHz for more consistent performance.

BrackzAU

11-13-2016, 09:46 PM #5

I also connect to 2.4GHz occasionally, but sometimes I switch to 5GHz which feels slower. That’s why I prefer sticking to 2.4GHz for more consistent performance.

Teoma93
Member

11-14-2016, 02:31 AM

Device manager > Network Adapters > Wifi card > properties > Advanced should include an option for 2.4, 5 or both

Teoma93

11-14-2016, 02:31 AM #6

Device manager > Network Adapters > Wifi card > properties > Advanced should include an option for 2.4, 5 or both

NyanDelerey
Member

125

11-14-2016, 03:19 AM

How can I reset this? That’s exactly what I need. My laptop doesn’t let me pick 2.4GHz or 5GHz, which is why I’m asking.

NyanDelerey

11-14-2016, 03:19 AM #7

How can I reset this? That’s exactly what I need. My laptop doesn’t let me pick 2.4GHz or 5GHz, which is why I’m asking.

ylyes4
Senior Member

572

11-18-2016, 06:59 AM

It's not ideal. Download the driver directly from Qualcoms' website and then attempt to use it.

ylyes4

11-18-2016, 06:59 AM #8

It's not ideal. Download the driver directly from Qualcoms' website and then attempt to use it.

_imGosu
Member

11-22-2016, 04:59 PM

the only available option includes both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, but it seems many students are unfamiliar with the concept of GHz

_imGosu

11-22-2016, 04:59 PM #9

the only available option includes both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, but it seems many students are unfamiliar with the concept of GHz

betomblok
Member

196

11-25-2016, 10:47 AM

#10

I set up the driver for IdeaPad and it retains those settings.

betomblok

11-25-2016, 10:47 AM #10

I set up the driver for IdeaPad and it retains those settings.

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