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    simultaneous N and G?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by javajon, Oct 31, 2007.

  1. javajon

    javajon Newbie

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    Sorry if this has been asked before.

    I have a Intel 4965 agn mini pcie card in my Dell 830 laptop. 2 questions:

    1) Which N router are people recommending?
    2) My wireless printer is a stand alone unit with g wireless format. Can I connect to an N router in N format and my g printer at the same time, or must I connect via the same format with all devices..... in other words both at g format?

    Thanks Jon
     
    javajon, Oct 31, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Regarding #2:

    Unless the card is advertised as a dual-band WiFi card, I do not think you will be able to run in any kind of N+G mode.
     
    Greg, Oct 31, 2007
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    jb1007 Full Customization

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    1) I'm using the Dlink Xtreme N and I'm finding to be the best router I've ever owned.

    2) You'll have to run your network using Mixed N + G, which takes away the speed compared to an N only network. I wouldn't say it's a big deal unless you were specifically looking for the N transfer speeds which to me seems only much faster when in direct sight of the router.
     
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