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    Router Compatibility?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by First Laptop, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. First Laptop

    First Laptop Newbie

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    Hi All,I have just purchased my first used laptop.It is Sony Vaio VGN-Fe880E/H.Is this model compatible with the Linksys new /N router,or do I have to go with the /G router.Thx.
     
    First Laptop, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    From my research, I looks like it only has a A/B/G card, so a wireless G router is probably what you'd want to invest in.

    Nevertheless, the router and laptop would be backwards compatible with each other, so a wireless N router will still work, you just won't see the speed benefits of N.

    :)
     
    JM, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Do you know which wireless card the notebook has?
     
    X2P, Jul 21, 2008
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  4. First Laptop

    First Laptop Newbie

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    No not just yet.I pick it up tomorrow.If I can't benifit from the /N speed,what about the range?
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Amazon reports that the model is A/B/G.

    I'm assuming it's the 3945.
     
    JM, Jul 21, 2008
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    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    You can use a N router. I have a Linksys N router and the range is pretty good. How far do you plan to move away from the router?
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jul 21, 2008
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  7. First Laptop

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    50ft or so.That being said,should I even bother with the /N,or should I buy the /G.
    thx
     
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  8. Wirelessman

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    You should not have a problem with N with your Sony lap.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 21, 2008
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