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Solved My wireless adapter usb cant detect 5ghz
Hi
i got usb adapter WDL-U700 dual band 802.11n wireless USB adapter
it doesnt seem detect 5ghz wifi
i already checked/change configuration to multimedia/gamig enviroment, channel mode etc
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Do you have a dual band router that broadcasts on both 2.4 & 5ghz bands?
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yes
its wrt1900ac
edit:
i found out that my desktop windows 8.1 lost 5ghz signal
-.-
i tested other computer and smartphones and they can detect 5ghz wifi
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Security on everything set to WPA2 Personal?
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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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Acer V3 771G-6443
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i5-3230m
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Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
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8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
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Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
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Give this a try:
Press [Windows Key ] + [X ] and select Command Prompt (Admin) .
At the command prompt type: netsh winsock reset catalog and press [Enter ].
Next type: netsh int ip reset reset.log and press [Enter ].
Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
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17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
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1600x900 pixels
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Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
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90 watt brick
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Bluetooth
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Comodo
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Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
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Well that just sucks. You're sure you have the latest drivers for the USB adapter and all the settings for it are correct?
What is strange is when I go to their site, no drivers listed.
Edit: How does it show up in Device Manager?
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Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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Laptop
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Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
Screen Resolution
1600x900 pixels
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
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90 watt brick
Mouse
Bluetooth
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Comodo
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Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
yeaaa
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When you go to Device Manager and select update drive, browse computer, then choose from a list do any other driver choices show up?
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
Screen Resolution
1600x900 pixels
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
PSU
90 watt brick
Mouse
Bluetooth
Antivirus
Comodo
Other Info
Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
yes there is
so which one?
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Give that one a try. The Ralink one.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
Screen Resolution
1600x900 pixels
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
PSU
90 watt brick
Mouse
Bluetooth
Antivirus
Comodo
Other Info
Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
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Great news! Glad to help.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Computer type
Laptop
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer V3 771G-6443
CPU
i5-3230m
Motherboard
Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
Screen Resolution
1600x900 pixels
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
PSU
90 watt brick
Mouse
Bluetooth
Antivirus
Comodo
Other Info
Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.