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AX Router and Adapter only showing AC in Windows 11

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Model: Archer TX20U Plus

Hardware Version: V1

Firmware Version: 5001.19.113.2

I have an Archer TX20U Plus USB adapter plugged via a USB3.0 port on the back (so direct to MoBo) of a nearly new Windows 11 Pro desktop PC.

My router is Asus AX57

Firmware is up to date on both the Asus Router software, Windows 11 and the Archer adapter.

Speed test on the wifi (5GHz band) is showing pretty much what I am paying for in terms of upload/download speed.

Wireless icon in the Windows 11 notification area shows full signal.

But...

When interrogating the WiFi properties Windows 11 reports Protocol as Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) not WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with aggregated link speed of 866/866.

Why not show AX (WiFi6)?

Is this (another) Windows 11 glitch? Ive tried changing the port to no avail.

Does anyone else have this issue?

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BertiesDad

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Re:AX Router and Adapter only showing AC in Windows 11-Solution

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@BertiesDad

Hi woozie and thanks for taking the time to respond.

I checked the router and WiFi 6 was set to enabled, but checking my phone revealed that was reporting wifi 5 also.

So I switched wifi 6 off and on again in the router software and that did the trick!

I guess the universal fix of switch it off then on again came up trumps again.

All good now, thanks again

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Re:AX Router and Adapter only showing AC in Windows 11

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@BertiesDad

Hi,

There is no such glitch in Windows 11 that I am aware of.

Do other wireless devices you have connected to your ASUS AX57 show up as connected via Wi-Fi 6 ?

If you are unsure, then check whether your ASUS AX57 has an option named "802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6 mode" within its "Advanced Settings" -> "Wireless" menu and verify it is set to "Enable".

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@BertiesDad

Hi woozie and thanks for taking the time to respond.

I checked the router and WiFi 6 was set to enabled, but checking my phone revealed that was reporting wifi 5 also.

So I switched wifi 6 off and on again in the router software and that did the trick!

I guess the universal fix of switch it off then on again came up trumps again.

All good now, thanks again

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