If we are broadcasting on channel 100, and the WiFi client is not compatible with this band of frequencies, since logically it will not be able to “see” any WiFi network. Some WiFi cards only support the 5G WiFi channels that are located in the “low channels”, that is, channels 36, 40, 44 and 48. From channel 149 they are called U-NII-3. Normally the routers broadcast on channels 36, 40, 44 and 48, they are called U-NII-1 channels, we also have channels 52, 56, 60 and 64, with the so-called U-NII-2A channels, and finally we have channels 100, 104, 108 and 112 or higher, which are channels U-NII-2C. The 5GHz band has different WiFi channels to broadcast, in this article we have previously explained what channels are available in this band, and what its main characteristics are. Depending on the router model, it will be in one location or another. To verify if the SSID is hidden, the easiest thing is to enter the advanced configuration of your router, and see if we have activated the option “Hide WiFi network”.
Is the SSID (WiFi network name) hidden?īy default, on all WiFi routers, APs and PLCs with WiFi, the name of the WiFi network is always displayed, but it is possible that you have hidden it and do not remember it, or that you have configured the router incorrectly by mistake. Once we have verified it, we click on apply changes, and we will check with the WiFi client if we can already detect it. In this configuration menu, you will see an option called “Wireless Network Status” and it should be marked “On”. If you have the Movistar router, you must enter the “WiFi Plus” section that refers to the 5G band, while “WiFi” refers to the 2.4G band. Some routers have the same physical button to activate the WPS and to activate / deactivate the WiFi frequency band, so it is possible that we have accidentally turned it off. In the «Wireless» section, we should see a menu that tells us if the frequency band is activated or deactivated. If our router is compatible with the 5G band, we must enter the firmware and check if this frequency band is really activated or not. Before continuing to check different aspects of our router, we must make sure that our router, indeed, supports the 5G band. However, if our router indicates that it is “N”, then it is possible that it is not simultaneous dual band.
This is known by looking at the router model, if it is “AC” or “AX” then it is simultaneous dual band. The first thing we must bear in mind is that, in order to connect to the 5G band, our router must be simultaneous dual band, or at least, broadcasting in the 5G band. Is our router simultaneous dual band with 5G WiFi? 178.1, but the best thing is that you see what IP you have, and with the web browser you put this in the address bar: When we have executed this command, “Default gateway” will appear followed by an IP address, normally the default gateway on routers is: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.2.1, 192.168.50.1 and 192.168. Once here, we must execute the following command and press enter: “ipconfig”.
How can we find out which is the default gateway (the router)? We go to “Start” and put “cmd” and press enter, to go directly to the Windows command prompt. We must remember that, to enter the router, we must do it with a web browser by putting the default gateway of the router in the address bar. Most of the 5G connection failure errors are due to a bad router configuration, or that it does not directly support simultaneous dual band. Have I connected to the 5G network before and now it won’t let me? Checks you should do on the router.Is my WiFi card compatible with the channel used by the router?.Is the SSID (WiFi network name) hidden?.