[Solved] Computer or phone cant see my 5ghz network... wtf!!!

[Nvidiaguy07]

Just upgraded to a WNDR3700 and seem to have set it up perfectly, except for the fact that my 5ghz network cant be seen.

I am sure both devices support N, and even reinstalled my wireless drivers and rebooted.

The router has a steady blue light where 5g is, so it supposedly is working.

Did i forget something, this seems like it should be easy....

 

[IGemini]

The vast majority of devices only support 2.4GHz 11n. What wireless adapter(s) and phone model are you using?

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

oh now i get it lol.

Im using this adapter http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166025 and also my phone is a samsung captivate.

Not really a big deal i guess, and i was fine with my 2.4 G network earlier.

 

[hennessy1]

You could probably still do wireless-n on the 2.4G though correct?

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

You could probably still do wireless-n on the 2.4G though correct?

Yea, i was just under the impression that 5ghz was better for some reason.

I dont know much about networking, so i think for some reason i thought wireless n and 5ghz were related.

 

[hennessy1]

It is for interference because less people use that for wireless then 2.4g but anyone who has purchased a cordless telephone recently probably has a 5gh one.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Yea, i was just under the impression that 5ghz was better for some reason.

I dont know much about networking, so i think for some reason i thought wireless n and 5ghz were related.

5ghz has more open channels and less sources of interference. It doesnt penetrate solid objects as well though.

 

[Mr.Wolfclaw]

Had the same, ended up switching off the 5Ghz frequency to reduce power/heat and then using inssider to scan and set it to channel 3+7 40mhz.