I was just wondering if anyone has internal cards that pick up "n" type wireless networks.
I heard that, even when they are used with "g" type wireless routers, they provide 50% increase in range and 20% increase in speed.
Is that true?
If so, when I am buying an Asus barebone (or any other barebone for that matter), can I purchase an internal wireless card that supports "n" type wireless networks?
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
The 11n standard has not been ratified. So anything you buy today will not meet the std when its ratified. So save your money for now.
I have read lots of articles on the testing of the 11n hardware. The bottom line is at this time NO. In order to get any gain in speed ( distance is in real limbo) you must use the same mfg hardware. Even the same chip sets they are not compatable. And due to the fact that it must play well with other 11b/g networks you loose the advantage.
All mfg have stated that there current equipment is not likely to meet the std. Drivers are a big issue right now.
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I second blue68f100 statment.Wait til IEEE gets things straight.
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Thanks for the clarification, guys. I was too eager to buy an internal wireless network card for my laptop.
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What they said. Some routers log vastly inferior results on b/g cards. Not worth the fuzz right now.
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In the same boat as the OP. Any info on when the standard for N will be passed?
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Its still in debate but expect it by the end of the year.
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http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/Reports/802.11_Timelines.htm
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Well... a few months ago one of my wireless routers crapped out so I decided to get something a little bit more exciting. The Belkin Pre-N router was on sale so I went for it. Since none of the computers in my house currently have anything beyond B capabilities, it was more for the future. However I can still say that the range and speed are marginally better and I've had no compatibility issues. The Belkin firmware is solid and easy to use and the whole device is a lot more friendly than the old Linksys I had. If I ever do get a computer with 802.11n, it will be an added bonus if they're compatible on the N frequency.
~ Brett
"n" Type Wireless Networks
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by HEARTBREAKER, Sep 27, 2006.