Computer doesn't see second channel in Dual Band router

I have just purchased a Cisco Linksys simultaneous dual band wireless N gigabit router (model WRT610N-EU). 
The router has two channels, 1) linksys and 2) linksys_media.  Both my computer and my TV see and connect without problem to linksys.  However, my intention with the dual band router what to have one channel for my laptop and one for the TV.  Unfortunately, neither see the linksys_media channel.  What is strange is that a visiting friend was able to see both channels on his laptop.  So why don't I?
Is there a compatibility issue here or am I doing something wrong?
BTW, my laptop is less than six months old and is running Windows 7 (newer than my friend's laptop).  The TV is a top of the line model and two months old.

Most likely your devices don't support the 5 GHz band. Check the specifications of the wireless adapters in your wireless devices.

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