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    How long will ABG wireless cards work?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by amitface, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. amitface

    amitface Notebook Evangelist

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    I have to decide between AGN and ABG for my new laptop. I will not buying an N router, so I see no need for N. I've also read that the Intel 4965 isn't as strong with B,G networks . (read it only once, don't know if it's true)

    I read that G is backwards compatible with N.. does that mean if I stick with ABG, it will work with N routers in the future? I don't want my wireless to not work in a few years when I'm in a foreign land with no G routers or something .. (unlikely, but whatever)

    Shed some light.. how many more years will a ABG router work with no problems?
     
    amitface, Jul 28, 2007
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  2. cheziyi

    cheziyi Notebook Consultant

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    G is compatible with N and the other way round. N is still fairly new and expensive, and there are some places that still use B, so you will be able to use it for 5 years maybe?
     
    cheziyi, Jul 28, 2007
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  3. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Your backwards, N is backwards compatiable to G.

    11G can not run in 11n mode. But 11n can backup to 11g.

    The 11g network will be around for many many years. For the avg user, 11n speed is not a requirement, since ISP speeds are well below 11g speeds.

    Only users needing to move large chunks of data between benefit from 11n.

    11a is mainly used by business, or users trying to get away from cordless phone interference.
     
    blue68f100, Jul 28, 2007
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    fox_91 Notebook Guru

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    Wireless A also has some good security, due to teh fact its range is less, and a good chunk of cheap laptops dont' support the frequ.
     
    fox_91, Jul 30, 2007
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    11a is useful if you have 2.4ghz cordless phones. 11a uses the 5ghz bandwidth. Remember higher the freq the less it is capable of penetrating walls.
     
    blue68f100, Jul 30, 2007
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    Wireless-N is becoming more and more common in new laptops. You may not need it now, but down the road, you may regret not going for AGN. Be safe, get it now.
     
    ATR90, Jul 30, 2007
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