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    New Macbook and G Routers?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Quest, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. Quest

    Quest Notebook Guru

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    Is the new macbook with its N wireless spec still compatible with the older a/b/g routers?

    How do they work, for instance, with the Lynksys WRT54GL, which is the most popular router at newegg.com.

    I'd like to save a bit of money and avoid the N routers until the new spec is finalized, as CNet warns to stay away from those for now. But I do need a router for 2 months this summer while I am home on vacation.

    Thanks for all your help.
     
    Quest, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. ATP

    ATP Notebook Consultant

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    Everything should be compatible--the MBPs use the a/b/g/n cards. Pretty much all the wireless stuff is backcompatible.
     
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  3. Quest

    Quest Notebook Guru

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    i do not have an MBP, i have an MB. i assume the MBs are the same?

    furthermore, what is a good, basic router that will give me reliable reception throughout the house? is the one I mentioned okay?

    thanks
     
    Quest, Jun 21, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Most wore depending upon the distance you need to go. And you are not running P2P software. My only advice is Stay Away from BELKIN. They are not reliable and cause a lot of problems. Higher the gain on the antenna better performance you will get. Most all combo ( wireless routers) only come with 2dbi to save money. On your Macbook, I would recommend setting it to g only if you have connection problems.
     
    blue68f100, Jun 21, 2007
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