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    compatibility - G router and N wifi card???

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by stepho, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. stepho

    stepho Newbie

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    I am soon to buy a new laptop and wanting to get N-wireless cards - in fact some models I'm considering are only available with N-wireless. Relevant card models are:

    - Intel 4965AGN
    - Dell 1505

    We are running a Netgear DG834G modem/router. It will be upgraded to N- but wanting to wait until we can get an ADSL modem with 1GB Ethernet connection.

    Will the N-wireless laptop operate with the G- router?

    Thanks
     
    stepho, Jul 23, 2008
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  2. GrandAdmiral

    GrandAdmiral Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes. I have the same wifi card and use a G router.

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    GrandAdmiral, Jul 23, 2008
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  3. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Yep, it will work fine. I've also got the 4965AGN, and have a G router at home, and an N router at work.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yes, the wireless card should accept the g signal also. your wireless card will accept 802.11 A/G/N signals.

    usually in the computer specification it will tells you. the higher end of the wireless card accept all of the popular 802.11 specification. 802.11 a/b/g/n

    all of the wireless card i see that accept N signal also accept G signal as well.
     
    wobble987, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Yes, it will work, actually the wireless adapter will match the router's standard.

    In other words, your card will exceed the capability of the router. This is why you may want to get a G adapter in case you are not planing to upgrade your router to N, but if you are, then the 4965AGN is a fantastic wireless card, I have it too.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 23, 2008
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