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    N vs g wireless

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Nozmo, Dec 20, 2007.

  1. Nozmo

    Nozmo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Am I correct that an n wirless card will also work on backwards on g, b, a platforms and that you do not need to change routers to use the older technology?

    Is anyone really using n?
     
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  2. nobscot6

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    yes, n routers are backwards compatible.

    and yes, lots of folks are using n routers and adapters for increased range and security
     
    nobscot6, Dec 20, 2007
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    yes..correct.

    n is extremely fast!!
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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    and requires a proportionate of bandwidth. It's going to make G unuseable,
     
    Renee, Dec 20, 2007
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    "N" has the range and added security features ; but it is still at the mercy of the servers. I think there is the bottleneck. Most of the folk around here have some pretty high bandwidth rated Verizon FIOS but are always at the mercy of the servers. N is 108 Megs I think ..... twice that as G ; but all the distance tests seem pretty impressive with N.
     
    RedDogMan, Dec 20, 2007
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  6. eyecon82

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    It's not practical for me. No one other than big business can afford bandwidth that would fully utilizie the N signal. For home, Comcast is the fastest you can get with 8mbs, unless you want to spend hundreds for T1
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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    What N is for also is not internet but intranet for media, gaming and video streams.
     
    Renee, Dec 20, 2007
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  8. Arki

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    eyecon82, Verizon has FIOS that has speeds exceeding 8mbs.
     
    Arki, Dec 20, 2007
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    Yes it is backward compatable and I prefer N only for the enhanced security.
     
    chrisroman, Dec 20, 2007
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  10. eyecon82

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    not around chicagoland. :(
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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  11. Arki

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    Aw lame. I actually had Fios, then I moved a block away and Fios wasn't available lol.
     
    Arki, Dec 20, 2007
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    But still Chicago is one of the main fiber line in the country, im in minneapolis and almost everything goes through chicago, i have Qwest 1.5Mbps i dont want to deal with Comcasts prices or BS I pay around 50 a month for both DSL and phone, the only thing i regret is cheaping out on the modem/router, NEVER EVER GO WITH 2Wire!!!
     
    Hawkeye05, Dec 20, 2007
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  13. eyecon82

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    In chicago, the fastest affordable broadband is Comcast which is 8Mbps. They have this thing called powerboost that lets you temporarily open it up to 16Mbps for the first 10MB of the download. This will run you around $45 per month on average.
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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    They must have different pricing plans in different areas, i know several people who are paying $60 plus for 8Mbps without powerboost.
     
    Hawkeye05, Dec 20, 2007
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    Well, I averaged it out. It's like $35 for the first 6 mo and $59.99 thereafter, so in a year it averages out to $47.50/ year
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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  16. Hawkeye05

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    but in the long run it will be 60 a month, i remember when it was roadrunner and it was $40 a month

    oh and heres my speed test
    [​IMG]
     
    Hawkeye05, Dec 20, 2007
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