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What are the Recommended Settings for 802.11n Connectivity?

Note

Update your adapter and wireless router software. Use the Intel
Driver Update Utility wireless tool to update your Intel drivers.

These are the default settings for Intel wireless adapters supporting 802.11n.
These recommended settings can be found under the Advanced menu on Intel
PROSet/Wireless Software. Learn how to access and configure advanced Wi-Fi
adapter settings.
Property

Value

802.11n channel width for band 2.4 Auto (not in 20 MHz only)
802.11n channel width for band 5.2 Auto (not in 20 MHz only)
802.11n mode

Enabled

Fat channel intolerant

Disabled

Roaming aggressiveness

Medium (or less)

Throughput enhancement

Disabled

Transmit power

Highest

Wireless mode

802.11a/b/g

HT mode

VHT mode

On the wireless router check the following options:

Property

Value

Auto channel scan Enable

802.11 mode

Use 802.11n only

Channel width

40 MHz

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WEP and WPA-TKIP are not compatible with 802.11n.

Note Data rate will not exceed 54 Mbps when WEP or TKIP encryption is
configured.
If you are still not getting the expected performance from your wireless products,
you can set your wireless router to use channel bonding (40 MHz). Implementing
channel bonding on the wireless router allows the router to use two channels at
the same time. Channel bonding is also known as mixed mode. For assistance
with this setting, contact the router manufacturer.
Related topics
What are the different Wi-Fi protocols and data rates?
How do I improve my 802.11n wireless performance?

Disclaimer
Operating System:
Windows Vista *, Windows 7 *, Windows XP *

This applies to:

Intel Centrino
WiMAX 6250
Intel Centrino
6200
Intel Centrino
6205
Intel Centrino
6205 For Desktop
Intel Centrino
6230
Intel Centrino
6235
Intel Centrino

Advanced-N +
Advanced-N
Advanced-N
Advanced-N
Advanced-N
Advanced-N
Ultimate-N 6300

Intel Centrino Wireless-N +

WiMAX 6150
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 100
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 105
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 130

Solution ID: CS-030709

Last Modified: 15-Oct-2014
Date Created: 23-Jul-2009

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Intel Centrino Wireless-N 135

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 For Desktop
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 for Desktop
Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
Intel WiFi Link 1000
Intel WiFi Link 5300 and Intel WiFi Link 5100
products
Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 and Intel
WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 products
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Intel Wireless-N 7260