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Does a Wireless N Adapter's extended range apply to G networks?

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Diabolik939   03-26-2009 at 12:43:40 AM

Quick question for you wireless gurus -

 

My cousin is sharing a connection with her neighbor across the hall (through 4 old, thick walls). She connects to her neighbor's wireless G router with her integrated b/g adapter in her laptop. Due to the density of the walls and the distance to the router, she's having signal strength issues. I'm a bit of a newcomer to 802.11n, and I was wondering:

 

Would a wireless N usb adapter for her laptop help? or would the extended range only be applicable to an N signal? I'm aware that they're backwards compatible, but I have no idea if that means it still gets better reception for a G signal.

 

Thanks.


Message edited by Diabolik939 on 03-26-2009 at 12:47:49 AM
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lyleb   03-26-2009 at 03:03:17 PM

To utilize the gain in "N" signal strength, both the router and computer network adapter need to be "N" device.
So adding an "N" USB adapter would allow you to use the "N" signal.

We installed a Linksys WRT300N router in a business.
Our laptops were "B&G" and were constantly having connection issues.
I reconfigured the router to to turn off the "N" features and use "B&G" only.

Wireless signal was awesome after that change :)

Maybe it was the goofy antenna on the WRT300N.

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Diabolik939   03-26-2009 at 07:54:24 PM

Alright, I'll let her know that's not an option. Thanks for the reply. :D

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