Wireless N+

mredskins · 01-01-2010, 05:33 PM

Should I upgrade to N plus wireless. I currently have G and I play games on line and stream movies. Rarely do I have a issue but wondering if N plus will make a huge leap for me.

Thanks in advance!

tryfuhl · 01-01-2010, 07:29 PM

If you're doing a lot of transferring between computers on your network, sure. Otherwise G is still adequate.

MTK · 01-01-2010, 07:46 PM

I recently switched to N but I honestly haven't noticed a difference.

tryfuhl · 01-01-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I recently switched to N but I honestly haven't noticed a difference.

Yeah, most people won't. If you're moving files around a bit you'll notice it as it's definitely faster in that regard; or in a direct line of site you'll get better range. It operates at a higher frequency though which is actually worse for passing through barriers.

cpayne5 · 01-01-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Yeah, most people won't. If you're moving files around a bit you'll notice it as it's definitely faster in that regard; or in a direct line of site you'll get better range. It operates at a higher frequency though which is actually worse for passing through barriers.

802.11n in the US is mostly 2.4GHz, which is what b/g also runs on. There are some products in the market that are using the 5GHz spectrum, which as you said, does not propagate through obstacles as well as 2.4GHz. Also note that 802.11n uses 2 channels (40MHz in total, for those keeping score at home), so if you live in a congested area, you may run into noise problems with neighboring 802.11b/g/n devices.

To answer your question, mredskins, no, N will not be a huge leap for you.

Here's a good thread (though someone, didn't think I knew my stuff) where N was discussed last year. It should be noted that 802.11N has since been ratified by the IEEE.

Redskins8588 · 01-02-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

802.11n in the US is mostly 2.4GHz, which is what b/g also runs on. There are some products in the market that are using the 5GHz spectrum, which as you said, does not propagate through obstacles as well as 2.4GHz. Also note that 802.11n uses 2 channels (40MHz in total, for those keeping score at home), so if you live in a congested area, you may run into noise problems with neighboring 802.11b/g/n devices.

To answer your question, mredskins, no, N will not be a huge leap for you.

Here's a good thread (though someone, didn't think I knew my stuff) where N was discussed last year. It should be noted that 802.11N has since been ratified by the IEEE.

Speaking of IEEE, I recently bought a Toshiba Laptop and it does not have an IEEE port, is there a way that I can put an IEEE port on the laptop???

cpayne5 · 01-02-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins8588

Speaking of IEEE, I recently bought a Toshiba Laptop and it does not have an IEEE port, is there a way that I can put an IEEE port on the laptop???

I assume you're referring to IEEE 1394 Firewire? If so, then you can probably just pick up a PCMCIA or ExpressCard Firewire card.

Redskins8588 · 01-02-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

I assume you're referring to IEEE 1394 Firewire? If so, then you can probably just pick up a PCMCIA or ExpressCard Firewire card.

You are correct sir!!! I have a sony handycam that uses Mini-DV tape cassests, I like the camcorder but until I got my old HP laptop I couldnt do anything with the home movies. But then my HP took a crap so I bought this Toshiba but it did not come with an IEEE firewire card. Thanks for your help...

cpayne5 · 01-02-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins8588

You are correct sir!!! I have a sony handycam that uses Mini-DV tape cassests, I like the camcorder but until I got my old HP laptop I couldnt do anything with the home movies. But then my HP took a crap so I bought this Toshiba but it did not come with an IEEE firewire card. Thanks for your help...

Sure! I hope you get it working.

mredskins · 03-10-2010, 10:04 AM

So I guess I am going to up grade my router, any suggestions? I got a free Best Buy $100 gift card at work for staying in shape over 2009 so I guess I will use that on the new router. Any suggestion? I like N and a good range my current one doesn't have the best range.

BDBohnzie · 03-10-2010, 10:50 AM

Here is the one my sister has, as well as the one we use here at work for our wireless network: Cisco Linksys - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router with 4-Port Switch - WRT160N

MTK · 03-10-2010, 11:13 AM

^^ I've got that one too, works great

Schneed10 · 03-10-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Here is the one my sister has, as well as the one we use here at work for our wireless network: Cisco Linksys - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router with 4-Port Switch - WRT160N

I use this one. Never an issue with it, it's great.

mredskins · 03-10-2010, 11:59 AM

I take your guys word for it but that router has pretty stinky reviews.

What about this one?

Cisco Linksys - Wireless-N Router with 4-Port Ethernet Switch - WRT120N

mredskins · 03-11-2010, 08:33 AM

So I bought the WRT160N seems really good, much better range. I am getting my full signal on my Xbox when before I was getting two or sometimes three bars. thanks for the tip.

BTW- Unless you have a N wireless card on your Xbox it is running at G no matter what your router is. PS3 has a built in N card.

01-01-2010, 05:33 PM	#1
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,870	Wireless N+ Should I upgrade to N plus wireless. I currently have G and I play games on line and stream movies. Rarely do I have a issue but wondering if N plus will make a huge leap for me. Thanks in advance! __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

01-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Wireless N+ If you're doing a lot of transferring between computers on your network, sure. Otherwise G is still adequate.

01-01-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Wireless N+ I recently switched to N but I honestly haven't noticed a difference. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-10-2010, 10:04 AM	#10
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,870	Re: Wireless N+ So I guess I am going to up grade my router, any suggestions? I got a free Best Buy $100 gift card at work for staying in shape over 2009 so I guess I will use that on the new router. Any suggestion? I like N and a good range my current one doesn't have the best range. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

03-10-2010, 10:50 AM	#11
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Wireless N+ Here is the one my sister has, as well as the one we use here at work for our wireless network: Cisco Linksys - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router with 4-Port Switch - WRT160N __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-10-2010, 11:13 AM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Wireless N+ ^^ I've got that one too, works great __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-10-2010, 11:59 AM	#14
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,870	Re: Wireless N+ I take your guys word for it but that router has pretty stinky reviews. What about this one? Cisco Linksys - Wireless-N Router with 4-Port Ethernet Switch - WRT120N __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

03-11-2010, 08:33 AM	#15
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,870	Re: Wireless N+ So I bought the WRT160N seems really good, much better range. I am getting my full signal on my Xbox when before I was getting two or sometimes three bars. thanks for the tip. BTW- Unless you have a N wireless card on your Xbox it is running at G no matter what your router is. PS3 has a built in N card. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

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