wifi 5 GHz

[Hellshaman]

Toshiba Satellite L650, i5, 2.40GHz, 4096MB Ram
-Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
-Microsoft Teredo Tunneling-adapter
-Microsoft Virtual Wfif Miniport-adapter
-Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC
-TAP-Win32 Adapter V9

I have an 2.4Ghz wifi adapter and would like to install an 5 GHz.
Wich adapter would be the best choice?

 

[SirCrono]

You don't have much of a choice really, since "Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)" is an Ethernet controller, therefore wired, and "Microsoft Teredo Tunneling-adapter", "Microsoft Virtual Wfif Miniport-adapter" and "TAP-Win32 Adapter V9" are virtual adapters, so they can't produce or recive wireless signals.

Your only adapter choice for WiFi is "Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC" and according to realtek's documentation (http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/productsView.aspx?Langid=1&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&ProdID=226) this specific adapter is not capable of picking 5GHz signals, so, sadly you're stuck with 2.4 GHz WiFi for now.

 

[Hellshaman]

SirCrono thank u very much for your time and help i really appreciate it.

 

[OriginalCadaver]

You could get a USB wifi adapter or possibly even replace your laptop wifi card. Why is it that you want to go to 5GHz?

 

[Hellshaman]

At my school there are 2 connection possibilities the 2.4 and 5 GHz
But the 2.4 GHz is so slow it's killing me so i thought 5 maybe better.
But i think usb is a good choice thank u

 

[g90814]

Lots of USB dual-band adapters out there, you should be able to find one for $20 or so. Just stay away from the 'nano' adapters that don't have much of an antenna. There are also the Intel 7260 line of internal mini PCIe cards you can get to replace your internal wireless card, they run $15-25 depending on the features (some come with bluetooth).

 

[OriginalCadaver]

Remember that 5GHz doesn't penetrate as well, if you're far away from the access point you may be getting a much weaker signal than the 2.4Ghz. Good luck, I hope it works for you.

 

[Kadathan]

Also, remember that you may not be limited by signal strength or internal connection speed. Schools are heavy use networks, and they may be running low on bandwidth. Switching to another band may not actually improve your connection speeds at all, except with the internal network.

 

[SirCrono]

SirCrono thank u very much for your time and help i really appreciate it.

You are welcome!

 

[bobal83]

Lots of USB dual-band adapters out there, you should be able to find one for $20 or so. Just stay away from the 'nano' adapters that don't have much of an antenna. There are also the Intel 7260 line of internal mini PCIe cards you can get to replace your internal wireless card, they run $15-25 depending on the features (some come with bluetooth).

i have that laptop and i want to change the card out with a faster one. can you recommend a faster one to me? i just use the laptop in my house.
please let me know your best choice.

 

[USAFRet]

i have that laptop and i want to change the card out with a faster one. can you recommend a faster one to me? i just use the laptop in my house.
please let me know your best choice.

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