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    Quick question- will a 802.11b wifi card connect to 802.11g network?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ericyp, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. ericyp

    ericyp Notebook Consultant

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    Will it? All the long range cards seems to be 802.11b, but I don't want to get the wrong card if it doesn't connect to g networks.
     
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Google it. It is up to the network, if the router supports b, sure. Otherwise, of course not. Besides, I think those two use different frequencies. I might be wrong. Just google it.
     
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    JellyGeo Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes - it will connect as long as the wireless network mode on the router (for Linksys anyway) is set to "Mixed" versus "G-Only". Other routers may/probably have these options named differently. Good luck...
     
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    ericyp Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. My current b/g card will connect to the weak network signal at 5.5mbps, 11 mbps... aren't those are wireless-b exclusive speeds? Which must mean that the wireless network supports b, correct?
     
    ericyp, Oct 1, 2007
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