It seems like windows is automatically connecting to my 2.4ghz network instead of my 5ghz network, when i start my computer. I can't play any games on my old 2.4ghz network, because it lags. Is it possible to make windows connect to my 5ghz network instead?
Solved by disabling the 2.4ghz network in my router's settings. ✔
Last edited by Cerawy; 30 Mar 2021 at 12:20.
You have to disconnect the connection and sign in to the 5 ghz network....as the 5 ghz has a different SSID and password.
I have 4 WiFi access points all with same SSID, if they all have same ID and password, Windows will always switch to the one with strongest signal, if all signals are equal then it may switch to the 5G version.
As mentioned before, if you want to force always 5G then change that access point SSID, this way Windows won't switch.
Tenforums has a tutorial written by Brink on how to change the priority of wireless networks.
Wireless Network Connection Priority Order - Change in Windows 10
In your case I would use option 2, Also look at the examples to help you figure it out.
If you need more help feel free to ask more questions on this thread -- me or any other user will be glad to help.
Are you certain your computer has a 5ghz wireless radio?
It seems like it's solved by going into my router and disabling the 2.4ghz network, but it now takes several minutes for my wifi to connect for some reason? Also, im getting an error message, that says priority order for profile is not changed. It also shows that i have 4 diferent profiles, which seems completely unecessary.
... option two doesnt work either because windows simply just re-checks the connect automatically button after unchecking it..
Last edited by Cerawy; 30 Mar 2021 at 16:12.
It may be a hidden item in Device Manager under Network Devices. You should not have four profiles.
if your router has that option you could also deny access to 2.4 to the MAC address of your wireless device
Last edited by Cerawy; 28 May 2018 at 19:52.
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