Wifi 5 connection

[HariWinanda]

My computer: HP Pavilion x360 intel core i5 windows 11

adapter/driver wifi: Realtek RTL8852BE Wifi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter

When I turn on my computer it's directly connected to wifi 4/2.5g (Actually i have chosen 5G first in preferred band)..

To change it to be 5G is: Change value (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax) to be (IEEE 802.11b) in 5G wireless mode

and wifi connection being 5G but not wifi 5. so the next I change again value (IEEE 802.11b) to be (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax) and getting wifi 5 and 5g conncetion. but it's taking a time every I turn on my computer. So, how to solve this problem. Actually i have change preferred band to be 5G first.

Thank you

[Raj_05]

Hi @HariWinanda,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It sounds like you're having trouble consistently connecting to your preferred 5 GHz Wi-Fi band and ensuring that your connection is utilizing Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) instead of falling back to Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Here are some steps you can take to address this issue.

Update Wi-Fi Drivers

Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your Realtek RTL8852BE adapter. Outdated drivers can cause connectivity issues and affect performance. You can update the drivers through Device Manager:

• Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
• Expand the Network adapters section.
• Right-click on Realtek RTL8852BE Wifi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter and select Update driver.
• Choose Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the prompts.

Check Router Settings

Make sure your router is properly configured to broadcast the 5 GHz band and that it supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). You might need to:

• Log into your router's admin interface (usually accessed via a web browser by entering the router's IP address).
• Ensure that the 5 GHz band is enabled.
• Check that the channel width is set to 40 MHz or higher to support Wi-Fi 5 speeds.
• Verify that the 5 GHz network is not set to operate in legacy modes that might limit its performance.

Adjust Wireless Network Settings on Your PC

You can further tweak your Wi-Fi settings to prefer the 5 GHz band and ensure optimal performance:

• Open Device Manager.
• Right-click on Realtek RTL8852BE Wifi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter and select Properties.
• Go to the Advanced tab.
• Look for an option related to Wireless Mode or Preferred Band. Ensure that the preferred band is set to 5 GHz. You might also find settings like Band or 802.11 Band where you can select 5 GHz.

Power Management Settings

Sometimes, power management settings can affect Wi-Fi performance. Ensure that your Wi-Fi adapter is set for maximum performance:

• Open Device Manager.
• Right-click on Realtek RTL8852BE Wifi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter and select Properties.
• Go to the Power Management tab.
• Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

Reset Network Settings

If the problem persists, you might consider resetting your network settings:

• Open Settings (Win + I).
• Go to Network & Internet.
• Scroll down and select Network reset.
• Follow the instructions to reset your network settings. This will remove and reinstall your network adapters and set other networking components back to their default settings.

[Raj_05]

Check for Windows Updates

Make sure that your Windows 11 is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve connectivity issues:

• Go to Settings (Win + I).
• Select Windows Update.
• Check for updates and install any available updates.

By following these steps, you should be able to improve your connection to the 5 GHz band and ensure that you're using the optimal Wi-Fi 5 standard.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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