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    Wireless-N vs. Draft-N routers?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by shojun25, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. shojun25

    shojun25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know if this is a simple question or not, but needless to say, I am a newbie at wireless gadgets.

    Anyways, I see wireless routers that says both wireless-N and draft-N. However, I do not know the difference between the two. Is there anyone kind enough to explain the difference? Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    They're one-in-the-same. One simply states it's draft clearly and the other doesn't.

    Wireless N as a whole is still draft, and won't be finalized until 2009.
     
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    metril Notebook Deity

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    Draft-N is basically the beta stage of Wireless-N. In other words, Wireless-N is not finalized yet, but the advances in wireless technology are already being put to use to improve connectivity, throughput, and reduce interference. Thus, devices that have improvements in the above areas are marked with having Draft-N support.
     
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