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    b/g vs a/b/g

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by happysquidman, Apr 17, 2005.

  1. happysquidman

    happysquidman Notebook Evangelist

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    Whats the difference? Is it useful to spend the extra money and go up to a/b/g?
     
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    If you're asking, then no. Really, it's only worthwhile if you have access to 802.11a access points, which there are very few of.

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    Although, if you do get one, you could get an A router/access point for youself and it would have little/no interference, and pretty secure. Since besides built in protection there are a lot less people with A to try to access your device, so shear numbers would help here.

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    I have never accually seen a 802.11a hotspot :/

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    Well, I personally wouldn't try to use A for hotspots, as the range isn't as good as B or G, but more for extra security in its rareity. It's like using an Apple for extra virus protection. There are no where near as many Apples, as PCs so the shear number make it a better target for Viruses, which is why they are very rare to get inffected while using an Apple.

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