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    lenovo wireless problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by herc, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. herc

    herc Newbie

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    Just received my Lenovo 3000 n100 laptop in the UK :D
    Only problem is I cannot change the wireless speeds I can only see the speed showing as 54mbps, I would like to get 108mbps anyone know if this is possible?

    Thnx in advance
     
    herc, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. UltraCow

    UltraCow Notebook Consultant

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    In this situation, it all depends on what type of router you have. For the majority of people with Wi-Fi home networks that would be the "G" (54 Mbps max) standard. To use the "N" (the newer, faster one) standard you would have to have a router that also supports N.

    Basically, if you have a "G" router and an "AGN" notebook card, even though you laptop supports the faster standard (N), your router wouldn't, thus the notebook will have to run in G mode so it can communicate with the router. The situation would be reversed if the router is N and the notebook is G only.

    Enjoy the N100! :D
     
    UltraCow, Jun 14, 2007
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    herc Newbie

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    On my previous laptop with a wi-fi pcmia "G" card plugged in I get 108mbps ?>
     
    herc, Jun 14, 2007
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  4. Grentz

    Grentz Notebook Evangelist

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    Probably because you had a Speedbooster G or something along those lines Router and PC Card. With Speedbooster and things like that you can get up to 108.

    What are you using it for? You do know that internet and all that cannot come near to even maxing 54 right? Only thing it would make a difference for is PC to PC file transfers on your own network.
     
    Grentz, Jun 14, 2007
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    herc, Jun 15, 2007
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