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    I have Wireless N? Whaaaat?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ultimatebuster, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. ultimatebuster

    ultimatebuster Notebook Enthusiast

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    According to WEI Details, or performance information and tools, I have Wireless N. But I have a dell inspiron 1525 (bought from futureshop), don't think I have wireless n cause nothing said it has N. This doesn't make sense at all!

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    ultimatebuster, Dec 14, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    You have wireless N ... the dell 1505 is a broadcom chipset wireless N card.
     
    millermagic, Dec 14, 2008
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    dee540 Notebook Guru

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    SURPRISE!!! :)
     
    dee540, Dec 15, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    lol, now you just need to go get a new wireless router to enjoy your new found capability.
     
    atbnet, Dec 15, 2008
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    walletclan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would really recommend the Linksys WRT-160N. Great affordable Draft-N router with a USB plug for future updates.

    I tried Netgear and Belkin and did not like them. I always go with Linksys and was going to try something else, but ended up taking them back and going with trusty Linksys.
     
    walletclan, Dec 15, 2008
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    is there some reason to go with an N router, besides PC to PC networks? G is still miles ahead of my internet speed.. I heard about using A and N frequencies at the same time, but does that actually increase speeds?
     
    The WIseman, Dec 15, 2008
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