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    Is Wireless G compatable with Wireless B?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by MSX, Feb 25, 2006.

  1. MSX

    MSX Notebook Guru

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    Hi everyone,

    I'm going to buy a new notebook (Dell E1705) soon and wanted to know if Wireless G (or A/G) card would be compatable with a Wireless B access point. The reason I'm asking is because Dell doesn't offer a Wireless B option for their wireless cards.

    Thanks to anyone who can help
     
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  2. daacon

    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    G is backward compatible with B you should be fine. (B is just slower - so if you conect to a B network you will be restricted the 11mps of B instead of the 54mps of G - and these are theoritical speeds - actuall is usually always less for both )
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes you can connect both. Usually the box of the router will say "Compatible with B & G Wireless".

    I suggest rerading my guide if you want to get the basics down of wireless, and how to hook everything up

    Nick
     
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