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    Wifi N performance on G network

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Harrison256, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. Harrison256

    Harrison256 Newbie

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    Hi,
    I'm thinking of buying a notebook with 802.11n wifi card because it has longer range. But my university has 802.11 g network. Will I see a improvement in range using a 802.11n card over a 802.11g card?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Harrison256, Jul 3, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    No, you won't.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 3, 2008
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  3. Bauer418

    Bauer418 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, you definitely won't. Although, your school probably has campus-wide wireless, so range shouldn't be an issue.

    You can always get an n router and use the hardwired connection in your dorm to the router.
     
    Bauer418, Jul 3, 2008
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  4. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Intel Wireless N card in my XPS M1530, and I only have used it on a Wireless G network so far. I went with the N card for the future. If it's not much more you might want to do the same. If there's a big difference then stick with the cheaper G card.
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 3, 2008
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  5. chun9430

    chun9430 Notebook Evangelist

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    Pretty sure most universities are using the G network. Are people using N networks more at home and work now? I am also considering the N network card (30$) upgrade. Is it worth it? I plan to keep my lenovo for at least 3 years.
     
    chun9430, Jul 3, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

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    It is worth it as long as you match the N nic with a N router.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 3, 2008
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