AC router, N receiving device

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shmu26

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If I get an AC-capable router, will it improve connectivity for my laptop which has only N capability? I am interested in increased range, that is the big issue for me.

What else should I consider when buying an inexpensive router, or router-modem, for basic home use? No big movie streaming or anything over here, just need a decent internet connection for my laptop, without need for an access point or range extender.
 
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Beamforming cannot work with N devices. But surprisingly, an AC router actually can improve N performance even at 2.4GHz, which is of course N-only. This looks simply because the radios and drivers are newer so have incorporated any fixes and optimizations since the N routers were developed.

For range though, it is best to peruse the router charts on that site where they tested for that.
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Your transfer speed will be determined by the older standard N.

What router do you currently have?

If you have range issues, then a new router is unlikely to improve things.

Look at the position of your router, what frequency are you using 2.4GHz vs 5GHz. What channel parameters have you set.

So your N device will work with your new AC router, but just getting a new router will not solve your range problem.
 
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