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    Any wireless "N" routers out there to match the Intel 5300 speed?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by billw1768, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. billw1768

    billw1768 Notebook Geek

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    I have the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 set up in my Dell D820.
    Intel says this 5300 card can go upto 450Megs/sec.

    The reg for "N" if 300.
    I have a D-link DIR-625 router and getting good speeds.On the same floor of the router i get 270~300.

    Is there any router out there yet to match the Intel 5300 450meg speed?

    I never seen any yet on my serch...
     
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    If you want to get those kinds of speeds you need to go with a Dual-Band Router. Netgear and D-link's DBN's don't score as high on tests as Linksys' WRT600N. Keep in mind though that you need DBN at both ends - your adapter and the router itself to get full speeds. Also, interference, input line speeds and location will all affect any throughput speeds you get.

    If you want to see a DBN comparison test, you can go here:

    http://tinyurl.com/5fb4ec

    Linksys' 610 router was tested but didn't do well - it's not the same nor as good as the 600. The test team actually uses a 600N for their regular activities, and got much better results when they reconnected it.
     
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