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    Is there a difference: On G network, G vs N cards

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by deathstick, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. deathstick

    deathstick Notebook Evangelist

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    I know that the N technology is not backwards compatible, but I was wondering if using an N card would improve G network signals due to differences in how software handles signals or improved card/antenna design.
     
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    Only if your old hardware did not support or use the MIMO technology. Most all of the better hardware used the MIMO tech, only the very cheap ones did not. Use the same chips set seams to have a larger impact, even though they meet the same spec. The newer 11n in spec makes the speeds <130mbps std, but I think mfg have a little wiggle room on the higher speeds. This is one reason the spec has taken a long time to ratify. All wanted there method made the std.

    Fact is even with 11g there are a lot of hardware that does play well with each other.
     
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