Wifi not working on 5g
Wifi not working on 5g
Windows 10 newest patches (in 8 days) Meant we faced issues because of storms and lost connectivity. Our mobile phone had data, so we switched to Wi-Fi. We installed the Asus AC56 PCI card into the PC and it worked fine. The problem arose when the phone was set to 5G but the PC only recognized 2G networks. I checked the details: driver info, supported standards, and network modes. It seems the PC isn’t detecting the 5GHz band despite the card supporting it. I looked up the settings in Device Manager and saw no option to change the preferred band. Also, using USB tethering helped temporarily, but the manufacturer’s site didn’t offer automatic driver installation for older versions. What might I be doing incorrectly?
What device are you using? We aim for the strongest available Wi-Fi connection, whether it's a PC or phone, ensuring good signal quality. If the signal isn't strong enough, we'll switch to a lower standard. ~Note: 5 GHz doesn't always mean higher speed; for example, 802.11g matches 802.11a in maximum rate. Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b) - 2.4 GHz - up to 11 Mbps Wi-Fi 2 (802.11a) - 5 GHz - up to 54 Mbps Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) - 2.4 GHz - up to 54 Mbps Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - 2.4 or 5 GHz - up to 450 Mbps Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - 5 GHz - up to 1300 Mbps
I'm still figuring this out. I was using a wire connection, but since the main fiber is in a separate field, it's a new experience. I don't know if the Galaxy A13 5G actually supports 5G, and I'm not sure how phones connect to 5G versus 2G. The PC seems stuck on 2G, which makes speed tests slower. It looks like the phone needs to be on 2G for the PC to recognize it. Speed test results on 2G are slower than on 5G if that's what you're seeing. I'm trying my best but this is definitely unfamiliar territory. Wired works!
Mobile 5G isn't just regular 5Ghz Wi-Fi. It uses two antennas and separate controllers. Your connection speed depends on the Wi-Fi network you're using with your phone. You can get portable dongles for PCs, and some laptops now include 5G chips. Just need a SIM card—either physical or digital. If it's SIM-free, link your IMEI number (your phone’s unique ID) when using mobile as a hotspot. Your laptop’s Wi-Fi will automatically detect the network you're connected to, which determines your speed. With Offcourse, your phone's cellular signal is what drives the connection.
The device supports 5GHz Wi-Fi and is capable of 5GHz. The software can enable or disable using that frequency for hotspot functionality. 5GHz offers better data speeds but is more affected by interference, obstacles, and distance compared to the 2.4GHz band.
Additional details have been provided. The phone is placed on a shelf near a window, about 6 meters or 20 feet away from the PC. This setup allows the laptop to run smoothly enough for YouTube and email, indicating the issue lies with the PC configuration rather than the phone speed. Simulations are likely irrelevant since the connection quality depends on the link between the phone and the PC. The 5G connection is visible, but the PC isn't utilizing it effectively.
Consider more details about your connection so we can link it to your service provider. What internet performance do you experience on your mobile device? Try the Ookla app for a check. If you don’t see 5G availability, you’ll likely not find it on your laptop either. Compare this with your laptop’s actual speed. 5G hotspots can offer significantly higher rates, often exceeding 1,000 Mbps in certain areas, while typical speeds on most networks sit between 60–100 Mbps. According to sources like https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resour...g-hotspots, 5G connections are much faster than 4G. On the 5GHz band, Wi-Fi 6 generally provides around 1.2 Gbps per stream. A dual-stream setup can reach up to 2.4 Gbps, and a quad-stream (four streams) can hit about 4.8 Gbps. If your PC and mobile both support Wi-Fi 6 on the 5GHz band, data transfers should be smooth at those speeds. If only one device runs Wi-Fi 5, expect roughly 900 Mbps. Remember, bps refers to bits per second or bytes per second—typically 8 bits make up one baud or byte. If your speed feels low, multiply by eight and see if the number makes sense. Also, the Wi-Fi adapters you mentioned are limited to Wi-Fi 5 with a cap of 867 Mbps on your laptop. If your PC reports transfer rates in bytes, it should be close to 100 Mbps.
Hey everyone, just checking if I missed anything with the settings. I'm thinking about borrowing a phone, but so far everyone seems to have 2G Wi-Fi devices. Maybe a USB dongle could help—could be the PCI card is faulty?