Windows 10: 5GHz Hotspot is not available in Windows 11

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5Ghz band not available when turning on a hotspot

I am quoting a post from a similar thread on the Intel support forum:

"1. Click on "Edit" in Network properties and select 2.4 GHz band and then enable the Mobile hotspot.

2. Next, click again on "Edit" in Network properties and select 5 GHz band and then try to enable the Mobile hotspot. It worked for me."

That would be on the same page as the screenshot...should be an option near the bottom. This is the thread in question:

https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/windows-11-mobile-hotspot-5ghz-the-selected-network-band-isn-t

Different Wi-Fi adapter but still Intel which means settings etc which be similar

 

5ghz Hotspot not working

Recently upgraded my motherboard which has a intergrated AX210 wi-fi adapter. I have been trying to create a 5ghz hotspot, but everytime I do I get the same message:

"The selected network band isn't available. Select a different band and try again"

I've seen this article online but I don't know if this is relavant as I have several other devices that can start a 5ghz hotspot (including a windows laptop with a AX201)

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000029083/wireless.html

I have checked my drivers, BIOS and firmware and they all seem up to date.

I've also messed around with the network band settings on the edit page and the Wi-Fi adapter configuration settings with no luck.

I've tested the issue on Windows 11 and 10 and the issue is the same on both OSs.

Any suggestions on what to try next?



Details:

Motherboard : ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F

Purchased earlier this month, besides from the PSU/Hard Drives this is a new build I put together myself

Router: Virgin Hub 4

Although I have tried connecting from a hotspot on my phone and laptop



*I am able to create a 2.4 ghz hotspot

 

5ghz Hotspot not working

Hi Nasher. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Try these fixes to see if any help to get 5ghz hotspot working:

https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/5GHz-ne...

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1260788-enable-...

https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/e...

https://www.nomaher.com/forum/index.php?topic=1...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://thegeekpage.com/5ghz-wifi-not-showing-u...

https://whatsabyte.com/internet/connect-5ghz-wi...

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support...

https://community.intel.com/t5/Wireless/5GHz-ne...

5GHz Wi-Fi Not Showing Up [Suggested Fixes]

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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