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    N Router for my x205

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by y2khardtop, Sep 20, 2008.

  1. y2khardtop

    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    OK, thinking of buying an N router for my laptop (currently using G). There are "N" routers, "dual channel N" routers, and god knows what else. Plus it's still a PRE-N standard last I heard.

    The wifi in my machine comes up as intel wifi Link 4965agn in control panel, and I'm just wondering which of the N options it supports.

    Am searching Intel's site for more info as well.

    THANKS
     
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    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    The Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN product is an embedded 802.11a/b/g/Draft N¹ PCIe* Mini Card network adapter card that operates in both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz spectrum, delivering high throughput and a host of features that enhance today's mobile lifestyle.

    OK, so according to this, my card supports both 2.5 and 5.0ghz frequencies. Does this mean I NEED a dual channel router to get the fastest support, or is this more for running other options (say multiple machines, etc).

    I only have one wireless device on my network most of the time.
     
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    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    found this at Intel, so I'm posting it for others. Might be worth looking at before buying an N router
     
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd go with the Linksys WRT310N or WRT610N, simply because they either support (310) or will support (610) the DD-WRT Linux firmware project. The 610 is dual band and has more memory. It probably wasn't available when the above compatibility list was written but it should work fine.
     
  5. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    I bought a D-Link DGL-4500 router for my X205 and it works great. I like its built in OLED screen, and it gets great range too.

    -J.B.
     
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    gadzooks64 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought this TrendNet Wireless N Router before I got my X205-SLi1 and it works like a charm. Most stable router I've ever owned.

    Rumor has it that it has the internals of a D-Link and even shares the user interface for less $ than the D-Link.