How To Change 5GHz To 2.4GHz In Windows 10?

Sometimes you may want to change your wireless router's frequency setting between 5GHz and 2.4GHz, which depends on what computers or mobile devices you have (operating systems) in your home, office or elsewhere. In this article are two ways to show you how to change the wireless router's frequency from 2.4GHz to 5GHz in Windows 10 computer, tablet and smartphone.

Based on your Windows 10 PC hardware, you may get a network band 2.4GHz or 5GHz for improved Internet speed. 2.4GHz band connection covers more area at less rate, while 5GHz offers higher speed in a smaller space. So, if you are having difficulties with your Wi-Fi connection, you can switch the network band to resolve the situation. Sometimes your PC may not recognize 5GHz for some complications. At that time, you may need to change to 2.4GHz for using the Internet.

Changing 5GHz to 2.4GHz in Windows 10

1. First, access the Device Manager on your PC. To do so, tap the “Windows” and “X” buttons of the keyboard together to open the Menu option and pick the “Device Manager.”
2. You may also access Device Manager by applying the “Run” dialog box. Open it by tapping the “Windows” and “R” buttons together and put “devmgmt.msc”. Then, click on “OK” or hit “Enter” to open the Device Manager.
3. Here you will see every type of device you have on your PC on the window. Extend the “Network adapters” option. Open the context options by right-clicking on the title of your Wi-Fi adapter working on your PC. Choose the “Properties” option.
4. Then, open the “Advanced” section and check the “Band” or “Preferred Band” menu. Though, depending on the adapter company, the menu can be of a different name.
5. Here, you will get the “Value” dropdown menu at the right part of the screen. Extend it and choose your preferred band option. If you want to change it from 5GHz to 2.4GHz, pick the “Prefer 2.4GHz band” option. Then, click the “OK” option, which will save the adjustment.
6. If you have Intel Wi-Fi in your PC, then set the “Wireless Mode” option to “802.11b/g,” too. Then, finally, click OK.

Viewing the Preferred Band in Windows 10

1. Access the “Settings” menu by tapping the “Windows” and “I” buttons together or access it from the “Start” menu. Go to “Network & Internet” and select the “Wi-Fi” option.
2. Locate the “Hardware Properties” option beneath the Wi-Fi connection working now. Click on it.
3. The Properties window will show up and display the “Network band” and various essential info such as IP, MAC address, SSID, etc. There, you can check if your band connection is 5GHz or 2.4GHz.

Changing 5GHz to 2.4GHz in Router

1. To change the band connection in Router, first find out the User name, PIN code, and IP address. Usually, these data are printed on the back or lower part of the Router.
2. Then, access the internet browser from your computer and put the IP address on the address bar. Tap “Enter.”
3. The configuration screen of the Router will show up. There, locate the “Settings” option and choose the option “Wireless.”
4. Pick “Radio” in the 2.4GHz menu and apply “2.4GHz” instead of “5GHz” on the selection menu at the top.
5. Select “Save.” Also, before modifying, you have to put the User name and Pin code you saw earlier.

Summary: Change 5GHz to 2.4GHz in Windows 10

• How to change 5GHz to 2.4GHz for Wi-Fi in Windows 10
• Steps to change 5GHz to 2.4GHz in Windows 10
• Open Network and Sharing Center.
• Click Change adapter settings.
• Right tap Wi-Fi and choose Properties.
• Select the tab of Configuration and then click the link of Configure.
• Under the Bandwidth tab, select the radio button of 2.4 GHz under Preferred Band and click OK to save changes. Now you can log onto your Wi-Fi with a 2.4 GHz band on your PC running Windows 10.