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Why doesn't my NETGEAR A8000 WiFi adapter connect on the 6 GHz band?

The NETGEAR Nighthawk A8000 USB WiFi 6E adapter lets you upgrade your older Microsoft Windows PC or laptop to unlock the new 6 GHz WiFi band with a simple USB connection.

Because Microsoft is not backporting WiFi 6E support to Windows 10, your computer must use Windows 11 to access WiFi 6E's 6 GHz band. If your computer uses Windows 11 and you still can't connect your A8000 adapter on the 6 GHz band, see Why can't my device detect the 6 GHz wireless band?

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Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 000065508

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