Wireless adapter won't find 5G wifi signal

[puddingman1192]

Currently I have a tp link tl wn821n 11n wireless adapter , I recently got a new router with a 5G wifi option and a regular (2.4) option (I'm guessing?). The 2.4 Option is giving me like .4mbps and my phone is on the 5G and is getting 20.6 I'm assuming this adapter is too old or out of date to get the AC 5 GHZ signal? Is there a reason it is going so slow? Is there any way to make my tp link pick up the 5G? I have the latest driver downloaded for it as well.
If not, what are some cheap (<$50) USB wireless adapters?
Thanks in advance.

 

[thegreatcaleb]

Currently I have a tp link tl wn821n 11n wireless adapter , I recently got a new router with a 5G wifi option and a regular (2.4) option (I'm guessing?). The 2.4 Option is giving me like .4mbps and my phone is on the 5G and is getting 20.6 I'm assuming this adapter is too old or out of date to get the AC 5 GHZ signal? Is there a reason it is going so slow? Is there any way to make my tp link pick up the 5G? I have the latest driver downloaded for it as well.
If not, what are some cheap (<$50) USB wireless adapters?
Thanks in advance.

pretty sure its your pc not being compatible with 5g it is an n card, i wouldnt expect much out of it. http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Wireless-N-Graphical-Interface-USB-N53/dp/B005SAKW9G this one here should do it for ya, asus makes top quality wireless adapters! good luck!

 

[miggtt699]

Currently I have a tp link tl wn821n 11n wireless adapter , I recently got a new router with a 5G wifi option and a regular (2.4) option (I'm guessing?). The 2.4 Option is giving me like .4mbps and my phone is on the 5G and is getting 20.6 I'm assuming this adapter is too old or out of date to get the AC 5 GHZ signal? Is there a reason it is going so slow? Is there any way to make my tp link pick up the 5G? I have the latest driver downloaded for it as well.
If not, what are some cheap (<$50) USB wireless adapters?
Thanks in advance.

That wireless adapter doesn't seem to support 5GHz

You need another adapter.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $22.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-03 17:56 EST-0500

 

[puddingman1192]

Currently I have a tp link tl wn821n 11n wireless adapter , I recently got a new router with a 5G wifi option and a regular (2.4) option (I'm guessing?). The 2.4 Option is giving me like .4mbps and my phone is on the 5G and is getting 20.6 I'm assuming this adapter is too old or out of date to get the AC 5 GHZ signal? Is there a reason it is going so slow? Is there any way to make my tp link pick up the 5G? I have the latest driver downloaded for it as well.
If not, what are some cheap (<$50) USB wireless adapters?
Thanks in advance.

pretty sure its your pc not being compatible with 5g it is an n card, i wouldnt expect much out of it. http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Wireless-N-Graphical-Interface-USB-N53/dp/B005SAKW9G this one here should do it for ya, asus makes top quality wireless adapters! good luck!

what do you mean "my pc isnt compatible"? Do you just mean the adapter?
thanks for the suggestion!
With that asus adapter you have no doubt it would recieve the signal?

 

[thegreatcaleb]

Currently I have a tp link tl wn821n 11n wireless adapter , I recently got a new router with a 5G wifi option and a regular (2.4) option (I'm guessing?). The 2.4 Option is giving me like .4mbps and my phone is on the 5G and is getting 20.6 I'm assuming this adapter is too old or out of date to get the AC 5 GHZ signal? Is there a reason it is going so slow? Is there any way to make my tp link pick up the 5G? I have the latest driver downloaded for it as well.
If not, what are some cheap (<$50) USB wireless adapters?
Thanks in advance.

pretty sure its your pc not being compatible with 5g it is an n card, i wouldnt expect much out of it. http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Wireless-N-Graphical-Interface-USB-N53/dp/B005SAKW9G this one here should do it for ya, asus makes top quality wireless adapters! good luck!

what do you mean "my pc isnt compatible"? Do you just mean the adapter?
thanks for the suggestion!
With that asus adapter you have no doubt it would recieve the signal?

yes that is what i meant. the asus adapter is designed for 2.4 ANDDDDDD 5ghz it shoudl without a doubt connect to it

 

[thegreatcaleb]

Currently I have a tp link tl wn821n 11n wireless adapter , I recently got a new router with a 5G wifi option and a regular (2.4) option (I'm guessing?). The 2.4 Option is giving me like .4mbps and my phone is on the 5G and is getting 20.6 I'm assuming this adapter is too old or out of date to get the AC 5 GHZ signal? Is there a reason it is going so slow? Is there any way to make my tp link pick up the 5G? I have the latest driver downloaded for it as well.
If not, what are some cheap (<$50) USB wireless adapters?
Thanks in advance.

That wireless adapter doesn't seem to support 5GHz

You need another adapter.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $22.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-03 17:56 EST-0500

that adapter looks good too. i picked one off of his 50$ budget trying to get the most powerful one, but a budget option could be good for him if hes trying to save some money.