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    Intel 802.11a/b/g wireless network question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by fdvasto, Oct 5, 2005.

  1. fdvasto

    fdvasto Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is the difference of a, b, g, which one has the highest transaction speed and the best?

    Thanks a lot.
     
    fdvasto, Oct 5, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Hi, i can help you,
    B ~ It operates at 2.4GHz, its transfer rate is 11Mbps which if you only have 1 or two wireless computers its fine.
    G~ It operates on the same frequency also but its transfer rate is at 54Mbps
    A~ It operates on a 5.0GHz and its transfer rate is at 108Mbps. You really dont need A, its mainly used at Universities, Offices, etc.
    G is the best way to go, its more advanved than B. I have a Linksys WRT54G with a Linksys G card and it is great. Ask anything else you would like to know. :) :)
     
    nickspohn, Oct 5, 2005
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  3. chase17

    chase17 Notebook Consultant

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    Great explanation nickspohn. Thanks.
     
    chase17, Oct 5, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Your welcome, and if you ever have any questions just ask! :) What router/card do you plan on getting?
     
    nickspohn, Oct 5, 2005
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Hey nick, are you sure it is 108? I thought Turbo G ran at 108, and A ran at 54.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 8, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes Chaz, im sure :) . Thats why A is a lot more money.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 8, 2005
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    miner, Oct 8, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    O, my bad, i guess i was, huh? I always thought that.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 8, 2005
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    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    The reason why the 802.11a standard is more expensive is because it operates at the higher 5Ghz frequency range. Not a lot of devices in the range and therefore less interference. The only problem is that it's not compatible with the 802.11b or 802.11g standards which operate at the 2.4Ghz range. Having a new technology that was backwards compatible with older technology made wireless G products a more popular and more supported choice. Since it was more popular, this made prices drop vs A based products.

    And as previous indicated:

    A = 54Mbps @ 5GHz
    B = 11Mbps @ 2.4GHz
    G = 54Mbps @ 2.4GHz, enhanced versions of G (Turbo, Extreme, etc...) allows upto 108Mbps, but no one is capable of actually hitting these speeds.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Oct 9, 2005
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