Right now I have two desktops networked using a Linksys BEFSR41 Version 2 router. I am interested in setting my girlfriend up with wireless for her laptop.
My question is this:
What is the advantage (or disadvantage) of the 'b' series versus the 'g' series wireless? I was planning on using an access point to accomplish this with.
I know the 'b' is cheaper ... but would I be smarter using the 'g' series for the difference in money? Speed is not an issue here ... if that helps with you suggestion.
TIA
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If your range is close...don't worry about B. But from what I've experienced...if you're pushing the distance a little bit...where B will start slowing down to painfully slow speeds, the G will still maintain a fast enough connection to not notice any drop in internet.
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From starting point to where she will be using it is about 50 feet. I assume the signal will go in a straight line ... meaning it would go through 4 walls to get to where she would be using it.
I assume the 'g' would be the better choice.
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i currently use a b router (wireless) and a b notebook card and have the router in the basement. even when i am 3 floors up in my house, i have no problems with the b receiving or transmitting up to 100 feet away. i am using the linksys b network kit avail now for 80 bucks.
Originally posted by nov0798 i currently use a b router (wireless) and a b notebook card and have the router in the basement. even when i am 3 floors up in my house, i have no problems with the b receiving or transmitting up to 100 feet away. i am using the linksys b network kit avail now for 80 bucks.
Thanks for your imput
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Originally posted by nov0798 i currently use a b router (wireless) and a b notebook card and have the router in the basement. even when i am 3 floors up in my house, i have no problems with the b receiving or transmitting up to 100 feet away. i am using the linksys b network kit avail now for 80 bucks.
Mark I would also concur with this. However, it really does matter when it comes to the construction materials of the house and how your wireless network is setup.
I had always thought that the range for b and g was the same.
The file transfer rate is much higher on g than on b and is useful if you are transferring large video or very big files back and forth.
For Internet use, I didn't think the difference is relevant.
Am I incorrect in my thinking? I was at the CES show and both Netgear and DLink reps confirmed what I just wrote.
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