Changing the properties of your wireless adapter will enable 802.11ac. Changing the Watt per hour is also possible. If the previous setting is not enough to make your router support 802.11ac, you can change the password. Here are the steps you need to follow. Once you’ve changed the settings, you should see the new speed in the network properties window. It’s important to keep in mind that a higher bandwidth will help your WiFi connection.
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Changing a wireless adapter to enable 802 11 ac
To change a wireless adapter to enable the higher speeds of 802.11ac, go to the Network and Sharing Center and click on Change Adapter Settings. You will see a list of wireless adapters and their preferred bands. If your wireless adapter is not compatible with the chosen band, choose No Preference. If it does support the desired band, select the 2.4Ghz or 5GHz option. The Roaming Aggressiveness property is set to Lowest.
After you have selected the correct adapter, open Device Manager on your computer. If you don’t see the correct device listed, you can start a new browser and search for the wireless adapter. It is best to use the latest device model. Make sure to check the MAC address for the new card. If you are not sure, you can also try a different network adapter by installing Windows 10 on a PC that supports the new technology.
Changing a router’s properties to enable 802.11ac
To enable 802.11ac, you need to change the properties of your router. First, go to the Wi-Fi settings page of your router. Here, you’ll find a list of wireless adapters and their preferred band. Choose No Preference if your router does not support 802.11ac, or choose Prefer 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz, respectively. In the next section, select the Power Management tab and uncheck the Enable computer to shut down the device when not in use.
