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    Got a new router, have a few questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kazaam55555, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. kazaam55555

    kazaam55555 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    We just got a new router, and I'm wondering if I should set channel width to 20mhz only, or auto (20mhz/40mhz)?

    if i set it to auto, it doesnt allow me to manually choose the channel. if i set it to 20mhz only, it allows me to either manually set the channel or just keep auto...so if i do end up setting it to 20mhz only, should i choose auto for channel or manually choose one?

    We have a couple wireless-n ready computers and the rest are b/g.

    thanks a ton!
     
    kazaam55555, Aug 28, 2009
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This should go in the wireless/network forum. Set to auto unless using only N. I think then you want only 40MHz for max speeds. With mixed wireless, it will run at the slowest adapter speed (compatibility).
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 28, 2009
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