Wireless: Checking If Your Mac Computer Has 5 GHz Network Band Capability

5 GHz Network Band Capability Check on a Mac

1. Click the Apple icon located in the top-left portion of the screen and select About this Mac.

2. Click System Report on the menu displayed.

3. On the Left-hand side column, scroll down options until you see Network, then select the Wi-Fi option underneath it. Look for the "Supported PHY Modes: " selection.

4. IF... the computer supports 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Standards,

 THEN... the computer has the 5 GHz Network Band Capability.
 

Additional Notes

• At a minimum, your adapter must support 802.11g/n. Ideally, we would like ALL devices to support 802.11a/g/n.

• If your device only supports 802.11a, it WILL WORK on the LSU wireless network; however, there may be locations on campus where your signal strength might not be ideal.

• See Wireless: Geaux Dual Band for more information.

Referenced from: Linksys