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How do I "activate" wifi 6 on my computer.

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2024-08-31T08:37:09+00:00

I am currently running a windows 10 computer. It's until now that I realize that my Wifi has been running on Wifi 5 instead of Wifi 6. I checked and both routers and Wifi adapter support Wifi 6 connection. I have been looking for a solution for hours but can't find anything.

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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 67,840 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-08-31T10:10:46+00:00

    Hi Egon, I'm John, a fellow Microsoft user like you.

    I understand you're looking for a way to enable Wi-Fi 6 on your Windows 10 PC, and I'm here to help.

    If you've already checked that your router and Wi-Fi adapter in Device Manager support Wi-Fi 6, then it should be using 802.11ax. Or, are you referring to the Wi-Fi name showing "5G", for example HUAWEI-5G-XXXX?

    If so, please know that Wi-Fi 6 is technically 802.11ax, and it operates on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies.

    I understand the confusion, and I hope this information is helpful.

    If you'd like to clarify things or this isn't quite what you're looking for, please provide more details by clicking "Reply" below

    John J.D.

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  2. franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-08-31T09:38:46+00:00

    Specify the exact make and model of your computer or go to Start, type msinfo and attach a screenshot of the System Information page.

    Go to Device Manager expand network adapters post the screenshot.

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