unable to connect in N mode using DIR-628

[tahabhai]

D-Link DIR 628 to be specific

I have had this wireless router for over a month and just realized that all along I have been connected in g. I verified my WLAN card is N compatible.

Specs:
Router DIR-628
OS Vista SP1
Client Satellite A305
Network adapter Intel Wireless WiFI link 5100

Current Card settings:
802.11n channel width for band 2.4 set to 20MHz
802.11n channel width for band 5.2 set to Auto
802.11n mode set to enabled
Ad Hoc channel 802.11 b/g value 11
Ad Hoc default wireless mode set to 0.802.11b/g
Ad Hoc power management set to disabled
Ad Hoc QoS mode WMM Enabled (changed from disabled...tried switching, no difference)
Fat channel intolerant Disabled
Mixed Mode protection CTS-to-Self Enabled
roaming aggressiveness 3.Medium
Throughput enhancement disabled
Transmit power 5.Highest
Wireless mode 6.802.11 a/b/g (didnt see an option with n)

Any help is appreciated folks!!!

Encryption method WPA2 PSK

 

[thiggins]

Does the card connect without wireless security enabled?

Why was the card connected in G mode?

 

[tahabhai]

Yes. I have tried connecting it without any security and WEP. Still connects using G.
I have also reset all router settings and started from scratch and get the same results (i.e no results)

 

[thiggins]

What is the indicator that is telling you that the card is connected using 802.11g?

 

[tahabhai]

When I open connectivity doctor in vista, it tells me that I am connected as G on my WLAN.
Here's something odd; from what I know, G can only connect upto 54MBPS but my wireless icon says 65 MBPS.. does that tell anyone anything??

Going back to the issue, where else can I verify, other than connectivity doctor to see how i'm connecting.

 

[thiggins]

You have been chasing your tail, thanks to Vista. 65 Mbps is a draft 11n link rate.
See 5 Ways To Fix Slow 802.11n Speed Fix #1.

 

[tahabhai]

I knew i came to the right site for answers. Great job Tim and thanks for your help.