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    how do you know if you are connected wirelessly on the "N" Band??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by slimjim10101, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. slimjim10101

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    title says it.
     
    slimjim10101, Dec 11, 2007
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    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Check your networks properties, it should say 108mbps.
     
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    yea, i saw it once. but it is mostly at 48 and 54. hmm...


    EDIT - I heard a lot about the n band being dropped a lot. so i guess thats what this is. plus its the wrt300n so its one of the first ones. i'll check for some updated drivers.
     
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    You could try a wireless benchmark to see what speed you are actually getting from your wireless card. Here is a link that could be helpful.

    Download this PDF and it might help guide you through the benchmarking process and explain in detail the In's and Outs of wireless transmissions.

    http://www.computerworld.com/pdfs/BenchmarkingWLANS.pdf
     
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    108mbps is a feature on certain 54mbps "G" routers. It has nothing to do with "N", and if you happen to be connected at 108 it does not mean you are in N mode.

    You will know if you are over 108. Say 117, 130, 270, 300. There are more reliable ways to check though, but you need to go into your router settings.
     
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    yea, i changed the router over to "N" only and my laptop kept refusing to connect. hmmm.... :confused:

    EDIT - what kind of connection speeds should i be expecting with N?

    I'm transfering files at a rate of about an average of 130 MB/Min.
     
    slimjim10101, Dec 11, 2007
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