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    connect G and N devices at the same time

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by yuio, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    I was just wondering for those people who have N routers can you connect both N and G at the same time with out either of them dropping?

    Case:
    Wireless N Laptop (T500)
    Wireless G Desktop (HP)
    Nintendo Wii G
    Xbox 360 G
    maybe a Zune?

    I know N routers are backwards compatable, but will I get N speeds with G devices connected? just wondering before I go and over haul my 4year old G network. (I might need the extra range and speed of N when I move).

    All help appreciated!

    yuio
     
    yuio, Oct 12, 2008
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  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Most N routers will have more than one antena. The Belkin I am using now has 3 and all is well it runs the laptop on N and the PSP on b and has the g (but I dont use that).
     
    Clutch, Oct 12, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The router wouldn't be able to broadcast G and N frequency signals at the same time. If you do run G devices on the network, N devices will downgrade to G.
     
    Bog, Oct 12, 2008
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    There are dual G/N routers available, and AFAIK, you can connect G and N at the same time, and not drop the 802.11n speed. Unless you have one of those routers, then (as Bog stated), you drop to G when any G computer connects.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 12, 2008
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