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    Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-Card

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by hash_ak, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. hash_ak

    hash_ak Newbie

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    Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card - Europe - Core 2 Duo Processors

    Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-Card - Europe - Core 2 Duo Processors


    Hi could some one tell me what the difference between the above two. and if i go for the second one will it be compatible with ordinary networks.
    Thanks
     
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    wireless "n" is the new "speed," it's way faster than g.

    HOWEVER it is technically draft-n... it's not finished and has all kinds of bug and connection errors.

    n cards are usually at least g compatible.. so if you have a g network it should work.. but to take advantage of n, you need a n router/network

    i would just get the standard abg card.
     
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    I have an N router (D-Link DIR-655) and it works great! N is definetly worth it compared to G. Although, you will need to get an N router if you dont have one, but its a worthwhile investment.
     
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