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I need to look for a new dual band network adapter. I currently use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  but the 5.0ghz band is either faulty or just not working because when im on 5.0 im not able to connect to game servers.

 

Budget: 45$

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2 minutes ago, PillowFortEngineer said:

I need to look for a new dual band network adapter. I currently use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  but the 5.0ghz band is either faulty or just not working because when im on 5.0 im not able to connect to game servers.

 

Budget: 45$

This is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/USB-AC55-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC1300-Wi-Fi-Adapter/dp/B00Q6KRLUU/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535071957&sr=1-4&keywords=asus+usb+3+wifi

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https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-802-11AC-Wireless-AC3100-Adapter-PCE-AC88/dp/B01H9QMOMY/?tag=wishlist4u-20

How about this one?
Looks sweet.

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https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-802-11AC-Wireless-AC3100-Adapter-PCE-AC88/dp/B01H9QMOMY/?tag=wishlist4u-20

How about this one?
Looks sweet.

Did you see his budget?

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1 minute ago, Eastman51 said:

Did you see his budget?

Nggeeeee! 
I didn't. Lumpy eyes.

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https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Adapter-Wireless-Network-802-11AC/dp/B01JUCUMBK/?tag=wishlist4u-20

 

https://www.amazon.com/PCE-N15-performance-Wireless-N-Transmit-interface/dp/B0053GR2YI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=shopperz_origin3-20&ascsubtag=468541684-2-153561602.1535072032&SubscriptionId=AKIAJO7E5OLQ67NVPFZA

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3 minutes ago, mikedrewsmy said:

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-802-11AC-Wireless-AC3100-Adapter-PCE-AC88/dp/B01H9QMOMY/?tag=wishlist4u-20

How about this one?
Looks sweet.

Those things are a MASSIVE waste of money. Gigabyte makes one that's massively cheaper and does the job pretty much just as well.

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Everyone seems to be missing the point where the OP mentions having trouble connecting to game servers on their current card.  If the problem is ONLY game servers and not the rest of the Internet, I'd be dubious that the card is faulty at all.

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2 hours ago, PillowFortEngineer said:

I need to look for a new dual band network adapter. I currently use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  but the 5.0ghz band is either faulty or just not working because when im on 5.0 im not able to connect to game servers.

 

Budget: 45$

Being on 2.4 Ghz or 5Ghz shouldn't matter. As long as you go signal strength that is decent then you should be fine. This is not a card issue. Its most likely a poorly configured Firewall, either on your gaming box or your router. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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26 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Being on 2.4 Ghz or 5Ghz shouldn't matter. As long as you go signal strength that is decent then you should be fine. This is not a card issue. Its most likely a poorly configured Firewall, either on your gaming box or your router. 

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Im not sure what the problem is with my current network, but i cant connect to my games at all (path of exile and dota 2, havent tested others). This only happened while I was on the 5.0ghz band and everything was fine on the 2.4ghz band so i assumed the problem was with adapter.

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51 minutes ago, Alex Atkin UK said:

Everyone seems to be missing the point where the OP mentions having trouble connecting to game servers on their current card.  If the problem is ONLY game servers and not the rest of the Internet, I'd be dubious that the card is faulty at all.

I can connect to the game servers fine on the 2.4ghz band, just not on the 5.0ghz band. I assumed it was the adapter since i don't know what else it could be.

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10 minutes ago, PillowFortEngineer said:

I can connect to the game servers fine on the 2.4ghz band, just not on the 5.0ghz band. I assumed it was the adapter since i don't know what else it could be.

 Does 5 Ghz work outside of games? If so, I still highly doubt its the adapter. Also, what kind of signal strength do you have? 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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 Does 5 Ghz work outside of games? If so, I still highly doubt its the adapter. Also, what kind of signal strength do you have? 

5 ghz does work outside of games, but if im doing anything else the connection will drop instantly if i launch a game. Signal strength is about 83% (router is in another room)

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Have you tried looking for alternative/newer drivers?

 

Also what is the current adapter?

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6 minutes ago, Alex Atkin UK said:

Have you tried looking for alternative/newer drivers?

 

Also what is the current adapter?

the drivers are all up to date.

 

and i was on the adapter i was using. im using https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320333

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36 minutes ago, PillowFortEngineer said:

the drivers are all up to date.

 

and i was on the adapter i was using. im using https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320333

Try older ones?  Sometimes bugs can sneak into driver updates.

 

At least the adapter you have supports mini PCIe cards so it gives you more upgrade options.

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