NetGear WPN824v2 router & trying to connect at 108Mbps

I'm trying to connect to my wireless network @ 108Mbps vs 54Mbps.

My router:
Netgear WPN824v2
Channel: 06
Mode: Auto 108Mbps
Security: WPA2-PSK [AES]
Hardware Version: V2H1
Firmware Version: V2.0.18_1.2.17NA

Wireless card:
Intel 6200 Wireless-N
Driver: 13.3.0.24 64-Bit

Is there something that I'm missing??

The only other device that's connecting to this network is my iPhone 4.

 

You can't connect @108mbps with this hardware.
The reason is that 108mbps is not an official speed of 802.11g standard. It's called Atheros Super-G 108 or something like that and uses two channels bonded together (not neighbor friendly BTW)
So to make it work @ 108mbps you'd have to use Atheros based Super-G compatible Wi-Fi card too.
Intel 6200 conforms to standards and doesn't support such a speed.
If you really need faster wireless you should consider a new router (802.11n 300mbps compatible)

 

Side note: updated router fw.
Hardware Version V2H1
Firmware Version V2.0.26_1.2.17NA

So what you're saying is that my router isn't an "N" router and even if I got a new one, my wireless card cannot connect to it?

So basically, I'm SOL! Haha

 

No. If you buy a router that's 802.11n compatible (preferably one that supports 300mbps not one that only supports 150mbps) your card is going to work fine @300mbps.
It's not Intel 6200 that's to blame here- it's your old Netgear with a non-standard speed that requires similar non-standard Wi-Fi card to achieve the speed of 108mbps.
To sum it up- with this setup you are 802.11g 54mbps tops- if you buy a 802.11n router you can go much faster (300mbps or even 450mbps but the latter is not worth it at this point)

 

Very good info! Any recommendations before I do some research?

NVM. I found your post here:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/6759043-post2.html

 

Any comments on this model?

Newegg.com - D-Link DIR-655 802.11b/g/n Xtreme N Gigabit Wireless Broadband Router up to 300Mbps/ USB port x1/ Intelligent QoS Technology for Gaming

 

D-Link makes pretty respectable hardware. That's a pretty good router also, but it's listed as "draft" N, meaning that router was manufactured before N was ratified as a standard, meaning that it might not be fully standards compliant. Also, 5GHz isn't stated as a feature. But you might not have any issues with it. The DIR-655 is a pretty rock solid router IMO though.

Try looking at the Linksys E2000. Most of the Linksys models work alright for NON powerusers. Plus it's dual-band.

 

Thanks for the explanation. I'll probably end up with something in that price range (E2000). I was reading a review that says the E2000 also has "draft" N. True?

I use my wireless mainly for internet and gaming (SC2). I wouldn't consider that a poweruser so good suggestion

Found it here for $76.49 with free shipping!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003B20F54

 

The E2000 is N standards compliant, having dual-band, and being able to handle 300Mb/s connections. The E2000 is draft 2.0, where as I'm not certain on the draft specification of the D-Link.

EDIT: It seems the DIR-655 is also draft 2.0. For some reason I was associating that router with an older model. Both should work similarly, with the D-Link maybe having better range because of it's design.

 

I see.

I read some reviews on PCWorld and I think I have it narrowed down to the D-Link DIR-628 or the DIR-655. Not a huge difference in price either.

 

Stay away from the 655, seriously, just say no.
Before you buy it, read what I wrote about mine.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/networking-wireless/504664-d-link-dir-655-issues.html#post6553064
Rad the entire thread for even more.


Look into the Linksys E2000 and Netgear WNR3500 or better yet the Netgear WNDR37AV or Linksys E3000 (for cheaper of these look for used/refurbed Netgear WNDR3700 and Linksys WRT610N, both are pretty much the same routers). All of these will get you a really nice speed boost, but only on your local network, not your internet.

 

Well I already ordered it so hopefully I get the A4 (?) model. Everything I've read about the non-early release versions have been good. If it doesn't pan out, I don't think Buy.com charges a restocking fee and I can pick up the E2000.

 

Well got my DIR-655. Its the B1 model.

With my old router, I was at 8MB/s down, 0.7MB/down.

Now I'm connected @ 130MBps.


Decent increase so I'm happy. Didn't need a huge upgrade anyway.