WiFi question

[Alex704]

I noticed when i checked my wifi connection that it was connected over the 802.11n instead of AC is there any way to make it connect to WiFi as AC. I know my computer has AC WiFi and my router is AC as well. I am currently connected to the 5GHZ band

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Did you setup the Router? 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz need to both have a separate SSID
Then with anything that can utilize the 5Ghz (AC) set it to connect to that one.

[Alex704]

Yeah i might of had a dumb moment. I coud have sworn that my z87 pro had ac wifi but i think i am wrong upon further research. Thanks for the response though.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

It does have that; (Wireless N, AC, and BT4.0) again u just have to setup the Router for that. If it is already setup properly; then u need to connect to the correct SSID. If you have it connecting to the 2.4Ghz SSID, remove that from the system so it's not remembered, then manually add the 5Ghz SSID so it connects to that be default.

[Alex704]

It does have wireless AC? I have my router configured for that as of right now. Some of my other devices are currently running at that rating. I just checked on it with this computer and it itsn't running at wirteless AC.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Then it's probably just not configured properly. The ASUS specs says it supports 2.4Ghz B/G/N; 5Ghz A (Dual Band Antenna type) as well as BlueTooth 3.0+4.0 spec.

Download the latest WiFi Adapter Drivers & ASUS AI Suite Software and run the setup for it perhaps.

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z87PRO/HelpDesk_Download/

[Alex704]

Yeah A not AC. My router is configured properly because i have other devices that run properly on AC off of the router.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

This is why I would never buy a Motherboard with WiFi built-in. Maybe if it was an ITX build; but otherwise, it's just not worth all that extra cost that comes with getting that built-in; as I'm sure that ASUS Z87 Pro wasn't cheap; and that was mostly due to having the WiFi built-in.

Yes I actually thought that was a type-o on ASUS' end; as who bothers to cover 802.11a ~ So yes unfortunately it does not support "AC" ~ My appologies for any mis-info. When it said "A" and "5Ghz" I thought for sure it had u covered there.

If that is mainly a gaming machine for you where u generally want good online gaming performance, then I would just run an Ethernet Cable. As you will never get any good performance for online gaming using any WiFi. Even if u have to run a 50ft Ethernet Cable; you're still better off and would have the better performance with that route. Especially if you are getting 100mbps+ from your ISP; u generally will never be able to fully utilize that on a WiFi connection.


If you do install a PCIE or USB WiFi AC Adapter; here are a few points I'd like to make; as suggestions...

If going PCIE ~ ensure is one where the antennas have an extenstion, allowing them to sit well away from the PC Chassis/PowerSupply areas. A good card for that are ones made by Intel, with external antenna design similar to the one your ASUS currently has.

If going USB ~ ensure it is USB 3.0 and either comes with a USB extension hub/dock; or make use of a USB extenstion cable. Thus ensuring it is away from the PC Chassis/PowerSupply areas.

[egs]

If your router configuration is right, check regulatory domain (country) of your router and 802.11 adapter. Usually router firmware have outdated info on this, if firmware upgrade does not solve this, you could change your country to any which regulation is familiar to yours(same channels and frequencies) but more progressive(US, EU(DE,UK), JP and such).

[Alex704]

Thanks Bad-Motha for the info. Yeah it was pretty expensive and the WiFi is alright. I think ill look more into the PCIE wifi adapter. My laptop with AC wifi gets the same speeds and ping as one of my hardwired computer. Is it expensive to run ethernet cable through the walls? My computer is a couple rooms away from the router and i don't want to have the cable just laying on the floor. I agree with you though. Ethernet is always a better option over WiFi.

[egs]

Originally posted by AFN704:

My computer is a couple rooms away from the router and i don't want to have the cable just laying on the floor.

This is may be your problem. Are you sure that 5GHz signal penetrating all your walls? Find any decent radio scaner (InSSIDer for example) and check your signal strength in both bands.
Do your router have external antennas?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Wall Bracket installations can be trouble-some for folks who don't know.
Basically only recommended for the home-owner (or an electrician) to do (if it is a house) as you'd need to be the one responsible for the overall work; and the knowing about whats in the wall and such would be needed; such as where the electrical wiring is located so you don't cut into that; etc.

Overall cheapest way of running internal cable such as Coax or Ethernet; is instead of through the wall and route to another wall; is simply through the floor-base-board; and then over to the room you need it to go. Best bet here is near a corner; and perhaps under a carpeted area there; so it can easily be covered again easily. If you have access to the sub-flooring. Like when u have a basement below you that has easy-access ceilings; or is what's referred to as "un-finshed" where you can easily have access to the wiring under the 1st floor alot easier. Basically using a spool of un-finished Ethernet Cable; run that through and figure out the length you need, baring in mind a little extra; just in case. As with Ethernet u can easily go upwards of 150-300 feet of cable before any speed-drops occur. Once the cable length is figured out; then use RJ45 Crimp Tool and RJ45 ends to make your finished cable.

You can also do it along the floor in that similar fashion; waiting til u have your cable length u need before making it final with the ends on it; then having the actual cable route along the floor board trim and couple the cable to that trim. If need-be, having some of the length of that cable route under carpeted areas, but still best kept as close to walls as possible, so as not to create a bump in a more-open area of a room, plus to avoid possibly crushing the cable over time. This method here is quite common within apartments for routing Coax/Ethernet as to the custom needs of the customer. As it's non-invasive, no cutting required, therefore easily removed and no way altering the existing property.

[rotNdude]

Post the motherboard and router make and model number.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2014/12/30/802-11ac-vs-802-11n-wifi-whats-the-difference/

[Alex704]

Asus z87 pro for the MOBO and Asus RT-AC68P for the router.

[egs]

Some web-sites has info that this motherboard have 802.11ac support others has info about 802.11n. I assume that this depends on region and revision. You could check included documentation. Also you should check a signal strength of 5GHz band at point where your antenna located. This could help you with that: https://github.com/metageek-llc/inSSIDer-2/downloads (a bit outdated version).

[Bad 💀 Motha]

I didn't have time to look; but perhaps there is a Firmware Update for the Motherboard's included WiFi Adapter? Or updates for that via BIOS update?