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    Confirming what 802.11a/g/n means?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JTF2, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. JTF2

    JTF2 Notebook Consultant

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    So when it comes to computers, I would say I know more than the average person (based on the community of people I talk to) but really, hardly know anything. When it comes to internet, wireless and networking, I know absolutely nothing.

    I've been looking at laptops, and I'm just wondering what
    Integrated 802.11a/g/n
    means?

    I read the stickied guide, I assume this means I can connect to an A or G or N network? Also, I didn't read anything in the guide explaining the 802.11n.

    If anyone can help clarify things for me I would greatly appreciate it. Try to keep it non technical :confused: Thanks
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Ok thanks.. so this means that laptop can connect to pretty much any wireless router, ie school, starbucks, etc (security aside)?
     
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    Being 11a means it's a dual band 2.4 & 5 ghz unit. Which later down the line when the finalize the spec and get the bugs out of the firmware you will be able to have 11g and 11n clients on different band widths.
     
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