WRT610n my computer not showing 5GHz wireless network

WRT610 dual band wireless router. I set up 2 networks that are suppose to run simultaneously one at 2.4GHz and one at 5GHz. When I try to connect to a wireless network, my computer only shows the 2.4 network being available. Why? I have a Belkin wireless n USB network adapter. Also, will my 2.4 GHz network support wireless n?

You need an adapter that supports the 5GHz spectrum to use that band.
I don't think I know of any belkin adapters that support 5Ghz.
The 2.4Ghz band that you're seeing is more than likely N unless you've set the router to B/G, B only or G only. The only other option is N only or Mixed. Mixed allows B, G and N modes. N mode only, allows the adapter to only function in the N mode of that band.
The 5GHz band only allows A/N ie: Mixed 5GHz mode, where compatible adapters can function in A or N mode and A only or N only. Also, it's significantly less powerful than the 2.4GHz band. The first thing you may want to try is moving as close to the router as you can. If you still can't see the 5GHz SSID you picked, then you need to buy an adapter than supports 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. They're known as Dual Band adapters, though some sneaky manuf. call older B/G products dual band now. Just make sure the product is advertised as being able to work on the 5Ghz band.
An example of one such product is the Linksys WUSB600N.
Good Luck. 

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