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    Why get a g+ or n class router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by sezchwarn, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. sezchwarn

    sezchwarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the point of getting a high speed wireless router when the internet is never going to download as fast?

    i.e. if I have 2mb or even 8mb broadband, then what advantage would there be in surfing or online gaming speed if i got a g+ or n router instead of the standard g given that g gives 54mbps?
     
    sezchwarn, Sep 4, 2009
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    1. Range.
    2. People like to transfer files intranetwork.
     
    Lithus, Sep 4, 2009
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    sezchwarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Fair enough. Neither things I need though. Thanks for the info.
     
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    sezchwarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok one more thing, would a mimo router make surfing the net or gaming faster?
     
    sezchwarn, Sep 4, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    ^^ That is ISP prerogative, if you have a fast and stable line, you are set.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 5, 2009
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