Why Is Your 5GHz WiFi Not Showing Up On Android? The issue may lie in that the router or the Android devices don’t support the 5GHz network . That’s why it’s important to first check everything in settings in both device and router and make sure they have the needed compatibility with the 5GHz network.
Read moreHow do I force my phone to connect to 5GHz?
If you wish, you can force your Android device to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots using the speedier 5 GHz frequency band. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the three-dot overflow icon, then tap Advanced > Wi-Fi Frequency Band . Now, pick a band: either 2.4GHz (slower, but longer range) or 5GHz (faster, but shorter range).
Read moreHow do I know if my device supports 5GHz WiFi?
On the Device Manager window, click Network Adapters. Look for the name of your wireless adapter and check if it shows ABGN or AGN . In this example, the wireless adapter is Intel® WiFi Link 5300 AGN. This means that the computer has the 5 GHz network band capability.
Read moreCan my phone use 5GHz WiFi?
All the latest Android devices should have a 5G network system . If the 5GHz WiFi is not showing up on your Android device, or automatically combines with the 2.4 GHz network, then it’s most likely your device doesn’t support 5GHz.
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