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    DI-524 and 802.11n

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Knoll, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. Knoll

    Knoll Notebook Guru

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    Hi I have a nice old DI-524 wireless router and was wondering if it would pick up 802.11n wireless card from my laptop, don't have it yet. If not, what would be a good router to buy for under 60 dollars that could pick it up? Thanks.
     
    Knoll, Jan 20, 2009
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  2. MGS2392

    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    802.11n cards are usually backwards compatible. However, since your router is only 802.11g, your card will only run at that speed (54Mbps).
     
    MGS2392, Jan 21, 2009
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  3. Knoll

    Knoll Notebook Guru

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    Thanks and another dumb question what are the speeds of N routers?
     
    Knoll, Jan 21, 2009
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    Polarix Notebook Evangelist

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    130mbps or, if you match chipsets, 300mbps.
     
    Polarix, Jan 21, 2009
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