Yes, WiFi A (first generation) can connect to WiFi AC or AX networks.

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Yes, WiFi A (first generation) can connect to WiFi AC or AX networks.

Heroteddy
Member

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04-01-2016, 10:52 AM

As mentioned in the subject, does the first-generation WiFi (A) support connecting to WiFi 5 (AC) or 6 (AX) hotspots?
Best regards, Chiyawa

Heroteddy

04-01-2016, 10:52 AM #1

As mentioned in the subject, does the first-generation WiFi (A) support connecting to WiFi 5 (AC) or 6 (AX) hotspots?
Best regards, Chiyawa

JibbsMahoany
Junior Member

04-01-2016, 11:55 AM

A few routers with 802.11a remain functional, while most modern Wi-Fi 6 devices largely ignore it.

JibbsMahoany

04-01-2016, 11:55 AM #2

A few routers with 802.11a remain functional, while most modern Wi-Fi 6 devices largely ignore it.

_M60_
Member

04-03-2016, 12:25 AM

802.11A mandates the entire SSID to switch to operating mode A/Legacy, which is why many AC/AX systems aren’t set up to enable this by default. Instead, they suggest creating a separate 802.11N network for those devices.

_M60_

04-03-2016, 12:25 AM #3

ReallyMagic
Junior Member

04-03-2016, 12:59 AM

I noticed an older laptop that supports Wi-Fi bands a, b, and g. It seems suitable for AC/AX networks because the router is set to 5GHz Wi-Fi. Now I’m trying to enable 2.4GHz for it.

ReallyMagic

04-03-2016, 12:59 AM #4

I noticed an older laptop that supports Wi-Fi bands a, b, and g. It seems suitable for AC/AX networks because the router is set to 5GHz Wi-Fi. Now I’m trying to enable 2.4GHz for it.