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Hi there,
Is the Archer VR1600v AC1600 modem router with voip an actual AC Modem/Router?
and if so it is set at 802.11b/g/n mixed as I did not see any AC settings
Do I need an AC wireless adapter in my laptop if it is an AC modem to benefit?
Any help is appreciated
Yes, just leave the 2.4GHZ settings as is... and change the 5GHZ settings to ac/n - then when you plug the adapter into the Laptop you select the 5GHZ band.
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@mmarysej54 wrote:if so it is set at 802.11b/g/n mixed as I did not see any AC settings
Do I need an AC wireless adapter in my laptop if it is an AC modem to benefit?
Any help is appreciated
Yes it is AC
You currently have it set on 2.4GHZ settings
Yes you need AC adapter for AC benefit (5GHZ)
Thanks Steve,
Q 1: What would the settings be after I fit a dual band AC wireless adapter as I beleive it can alternate between the two bands as needed?
Q 2: As it is now set at 802.11b/g/n mixed can I keep the mixed sttings with an AC wireless adapter as my WiFi Internet radio that is connected to my sound system only works on 802. 11 b / g (GHz)?
Q 3: if I cannot get an AC adapter to fit my Alienware M18xR2 laptop how will that affect performance if I go for a standard dual band adapter?
Q4: What are the noticable changes I will see going with an AC adapter for the AC modem?
Thanks for your assistance
Michael
@mmarysej54 wrote:Thanks Steve,
Q 1: What would the settings be after I fit a dual band AC wireless adapter as I beleive it can alternate between the two bands as needed?
-- You would need to set your 5GHZ setting to A/C. (I use 5GHZ A/C, N)
Q 2: As it is now set at 802.11b/g/n mixed can I keep the mixed sttings with an AC wireless adapter as my WiFi Internet radio that is connected to my sound system only works on 802. 11 b / g (GHz)?
- Keep old devices on the 2.4GHZ band as you do now... and only which the 5GHZ A/C / N devices to the new frequency after you install the A/C adapter.
Q 3: if I cannot get an AC adapter to fit my Alienware M18xR2 laptop how will that affect performance if I go for a standard dual band adapter?
- No idea. I have no knowledge of Alienware product performance.
Q4: What are the noticable changes I will see going with an AC adapter for the AC modem?
- faster wifi performance - so better experience.
Thanks for your assistance
Michael
See replies above.. @mmarysej54
Hi Steve,
I said:
Q 2: As it is now set at 802.11b/g/n mixed can I keep the mixed sttings with an AC wireless adapter as my WiFi Internet radio that is connected to my sound system only works on 802. 11 b / g (GHz)?
You replied:
- Keep old devices on the 2.4GHZ band as you do now... and only which the 5GHZ A/C / N devices to the new frequency after you install the A/C adapter.
Hi Steve,
As my Smart TV and Internet radio are working on the 802.11b/g/n mixed how do I keep these on the modems settings as they are now and as well as having my laptop set to only 5GHZ A/C / N when I fit a 5GHZ adapter as there does not appear to be any choices in the TPG modem/Router except either 2.4 or 5GHz?
(See screenshot for my TPG Modem Router settings for wireless)
Yes, just leave the 2.4GHZ settings as is... and change the 5GHZ settings to ac/n - then when you plug the adapter into the Laptop you select the 5GHZ band.
Hi Steve,
It will not be a plug in adapter it will be a new dual band wireless card fitted inside the laptop it will do both 2.4 and 5GHz
as you can see with the screenshot I sent you last message the TPG modem only gives me one choice of either 2.4 or 5GHz?
Where in the modems navigation drop down menu can I change to 5GHZ settings to ac/n cannot see anything anywhere except the 2.4 0r 5ghz choice?
There has been no outcome yet still waiting on a response