Forcing an 802.11n connection.

[RoConno]

I have a D_Link DIR-601 router and a laptop with a TP-Link TL-WN722N USB adapter. When I look at the router's status, it is showing the laptop being connected with the 802.11g network. Since it is a 802.11n adapter, I want it connected via the 802.11n format in the router. How do I force the adapter to connect via the 802.11n format?
Thanks for any help.

 

[theevilsharpie]

Configure your router to operate in 802.11n mode only.

 

[RoConno]

theevilsharpie: I would do that, but I do have other devices that require 802.11g. An other suggestions or ideas?

 

[heymrdj]

If your router is running in dual mode, it should be broadcasting two SSID's, one for G and the other for N. You're probably connected to the wrong network.

 

[JackMDS]

The Router and the Adapter are N-150.

If you have noisy environment or weak signal, it can be easily knocked down from 150 to 54.

If this connection is important get a Dual Band AGN Router with AGN Adapter.

 

[RoConno]

@heymrdj When I look at the router's status, it shows only one SSID and it shows that I have 4 devices connected to the 802.11g link, 2 laptops, an IPOD, and the wireless printer. It also shows 1 device connected to the 802.11n link, my ROKU XDS box. I remember when I configured the ROKU box to the network, I told it to connect to my SSID, the same SSID that all the devices have connected to. I have looked stem to stern, in both user manuals, for info on how to identify multiple SSID's, and couldn't find any instructions. It just says enter an SSID and then it asks if you want 802.11g, 802.11n, or both 802.11g & 802.11n. I opted for both and it never asked for another SSID. I'm at a loss and still could use some help from anyone. Thanks to all.

 

[serpretetsky]

from what i can tell, you do not have a dual band router.
Since you do not have a dual band router, you can not connect to it via G and N simultaneously, its either one or the other. If the router is operating in G+N mode, it will automatically switch to G when it detects a device connecting via G method.

 

[VirtualLarry]

so it seems, if his wireless N adaptor is connecting in G mode, then perhaps there is some sort of driver problem, or incompatibility between the "N" spoken by the router versus the wireless adaptor. (Don't forget that there are several "flavors" of N. Unless both the router and the wireless NIC speak "Draft 2" N or newer, then that could be the problem.)

 

[RoConno]

from what i can tell, you do not have a dual band router.
Since you do not have a dual band router, you can not connect to it via G and N simultaneously, its either one or the other. If the router is operating in G+N mode, it will automatically switch to G when it detects a device connecting via G method.

I know it's a dual band because the ROKU box is on the 'N' band and the others are on the 'G' band. But, thanks for the help and words of wisdom.

 

[RoConno]

so it seems, if his wireless N adaptor is connecting in G mode, then perhaps there is some sort of driver problem, or incompatibility between the "N" spoken by the router versus the wireless adapter. (Don't forget that there are several "flavors" of N. Unless both the router and the wireless NIC speak "Draft 2" N or newer, then that could be the problem.)

I think you may have hit the nail on the head. They may not be the same version of 'N'. I'll have to look further into the device's descriptions.

Thanks for the help. I think you've helped me out before and it's very much appreciated.

**************** UPDATE *****************
I just looked at all the documentation and you were correct VL. The DIR-601 is 802.11n/draft and the TL-WN722N is IEEE 802.11N. That is probably the incompatibility that's forcing the laptop to 802.11g. Thanks again VL for your help and advice.