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    2 Ghz. and 5 Ghz. Networks......

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MaXimus, May 6, 2008.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    What is the difference? I have never used 5 Ghz. nor did I see a difference in the network range capabality.......so what is the latter for?

    Also, will using both network ranges reduce battery life if i'm out...

    kthxbye
     
    MaXimus, May 6, 2008
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  2. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    I think 5Ghz network is the Wireless N, wich increases range and speed over the G network (2Ghz).
     
    karimnacer, May 6, 2008
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  3. MaXimus

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    anyone else?
     
    MaXimus, May 6, 2008
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  4. nobscot6

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    The newer Draft N routers and cards can transmit on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, but only if you have a N router than can transmit on the both freq. simultaneouly and the card has to be able to receive both. At this time though, only a few can dual trasmit and the best also have dual radios.

    N is backward compatible and will work with A/G.
     
    nobscot6, May 6, 2008
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  5. bubbatex

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    Check out the Networking sub-forum - lots of discussion on Draft N there. It seems that while the speed is there (if you have an N router and an N card in your PC), but the range for most people seems to be a little less.
     
    bubbatex, May 6, 2008
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