N is faster (54 vs 110+ kbps or mbps I forget everytime I type
it ;-) , but it is not yet fully approved. Most makers that are making
N cards and routers will likely have to do a firmware update when the
spec is given a final approval.
Larry
On Jan 8, 2007, at 12:00 PM, Deikis, John G wrote:
> You guys know mostly everything...I need some advice.
>
>
>
> I've got a wireless router that seems to have rotten range-even in a
> straight line with no intervening walls, file cabinets, plumbing, etc.
> It's about 5 years old and might just be ready for the junk heap. For
> Christmas, I was given a G wireless card for my laptop (because the
> router's a "G"). Looking at new routers, it appears that most are now
> "N".
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>
>
> What's the difference?
>
> Should I bag the G card and just get an N router and a new card, or
> should I look for a G router.
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>
> Why does it look like N is replacing G? Is the new "format" superior?
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> JohnD
>
> Digitally challenged
>
> Prefers points to Pertronix
>
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