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    Question regarding 802.11n

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by StuMcBill, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. StuMcBill

    StuMcBill Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    My new laptop (Samsung Q310) has and 802.11n card built in to the system, and I would like to get a "N" router to take advantage of the increased speeds, however, my girlfriends laptop and Nintendo Wii only have support for the "G" protocol, and I think my PSP is "B".

    So could I buy a router and have it broadcast all 3 protocols at once (or even just "G" & "N" would be fine as I hardly use the PSP online)?

    Thanks for any help?

    Regards

    Stewart
     
    StuMcBill, Oct 1, 2008
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    I do not own a wireless N router, but from what I've read and understand you can set it up in "Mixed mode" and it would be compatible w/ all devices. But I don't think you will be achieving "N" speeds on your laptop; I believe you'll revert to G speeds; which is 54Mbit/s.
     
    makaveli72, Oct 1, 2008
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    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Makaveli72 is correct but if you were to get a simultaneous dual band wireless N router such as the Linksys WRT610N then you can get full speed from all signal spectrums. They're pricey but worth it, imo.
     
    Signal2Noise, Oct 1, 2008
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  4. StuMcBill

    StuMcBill Notebook Geek

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    I should have said earlier, I need a router with a modem built in, so the one you have recommended is no use to me!

    Thanks anyway!
     
    StuMcBill, Nov 4, 2008
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