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    Types of wireless connections ? 802.11 a, b, g, n

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Laptopaddict, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Laptopaddict

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    I have just bought a wireless USB adapter for 2.4gHz, 802.11b and 11g, 13 Channels for my laptop

    It does not have a en n , what percentage of routers will I be able to capture with b and g?
     
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    If you have permission (ie: SSID and encryption key/password), you will see 100% of routers that broadcast in b/g.
     
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    And what % of routers broadcast in b/g ?

    What % broadcast in a en how much in n ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Sep 4, 2009
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    Why concern with the percentage? Any 802.11n wireless router is supposed to be backward compatible with b/g client adapter (except configured as n only by the owner/administrator) and 802.11a wireless router is rarely used. So, your b/g wireless adapter can connect to most of the wireless routers out there, if you have permission like kegobeer said.
     
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    All public hotspots broadcast in b/g.
     
    kegobeer, Sep 4, 2009
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