How to enable 5 GHz on a router

The periodicity of the frequency of measuring processes is called hertz. The Internet signal transmission speed from the laptop to the router (and vice versa) is also measured in hertz. Or, most often, in gigabytes (the final result of the processed volume of information flow).

Benefits of 5 gigahertz

A stream of 5 gigahertz will allow you to exchange information of 5 gigabytes per second. By modern standards, this is a more than acceptable speed for comfortable online work.

Modern routers have a “speed reserve” that is even greater than the actual realities of network connection speed.

However, not all component manufacturers use new technologies. Some effectively use successful technologies of the past, which also allow you to work comfortably online. However, they do not even have speeds of 1 GHz. Fortunately, Internet service providers are increasingly using faster information transfer. This encourages component manufacturers to deliver samples of their products faster.

Which routers can be connected to 5 gigahertz

The most common routers, which are provided by Russian Internet companies by default, have in their settings the ability to use high connection speeds.

These include the following routers:

• Asus (RT-AC58U);
• TP-Link (Archer C9);
• NETGEAR (R6120).

Reference! These access points only need to be further configured if the user performs the procedure of changing the speed of the Internet connection (increases it).

This is also relevant in rural areas or near cities, where providers carry out periodic, planned replacements of Internet highways with faster and more reliable information transmission lines. To avoid software restrictions from the access point on using high speed, it is recommended to check with your provider about the need to configure and activate additional transmission channels (5 gigahertz).

How to connect a router to 5 GHz

We offer step-by-step activation instructions for the most common router models.

Together with technical support via telephone consultation, the setup procedure usually consists of three steps.

Step one - enter the internal menus of the access point

This can be done through any browser installed on your computer by simply entering the command code/address 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. After this, the menu will open.

Important! This is a standard command for most routers. If you cannot enter the menu, it is recommended that you check this command with the technical support of your provider.

No additional active network connection is required to enter menus.

Step two - search for the “wireless mode” tab and activate the “set up communication channels” item

At this point, the user will have access to a choice of operating modes.

Sometimes it is possible to use different communication channels in parallel. For example, over long distances - one mode, for closer connections or using a cable - another communication channel.But the use of multiple modes is rare.

Step three - select the “5 GHz” mode

After this, confirm/save your choice. And (if the system requires it) reboot the access point. Ready! You have managed to switch the device to the desired mode.

Subsequent use of the Internet signal will be carried out through a 5 gigahertz communication channel.