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    wireless-n upgrade not working

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by foof132, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. foof132

    foof132 Newbie

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    Hi and thanks to anyone in advance that can help.

    I'm trying to upgrade an Acer 3003's wireless G to wireless N but am not having any luck. I've tried the Linksys WPC100 RangePlus adapter and a Dlink wireless N USB adapter... neither seem to make a difference. The wireless G is still able to see more available networks (even after clearing any memorized ones) compared to the N. Same goes for signal strength.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Do you have a Pre-N/Draft-N router? It's not going to work to just have a N card in your notebook.
     
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    foof132 Newbie

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    Hi Gautam,

    I've tried it with older G routers as well as new N routers. I'm finding that in certain areas the built in G picks up networks whereas the N won't (with the G disabled) see any networks at all. I have been able to get a connection using the N (with the G disabled) when I'm in close proximity to a router, but get nothing when trying from a relatively short distance (that the G picks up when enabled).

    Thanks for the reply!
     
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    11n uses the same bandwidth 2.4ghz as 11n. so the range is no better. If dual band 5ghz it has less wall penetrating capabilites than 11n. You have to have a strong signal for 11n to exceed the 130mbps mark. Are you using 2 wireless cards at once (internal, external). This will cause noise between the 2. Are you using any kind of security? WEP, WPA ..... 11n perfers WPA(2) Personal (AES).
     
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