Wireless

[Illusha Nokhrin]

Thank you for the correction, and for pointing out the possibility of
wireless phone interference, which can be a problem, especially for people
with 2.4GHz phones. Personally, unless you often copy files from computer to
computer, I do not see much purpose in purchasing a Pre-N (or Draft-N)
router, as you likely won't notice the improved bandwidth. However, if you
have a 2.4GHz phone, then a Pre-N or, as Glen pointed out, an 802.11A router
would likely be the way to go.

-Illusha

On 8/8/07, Glen Merrick <at903 at chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:
>
> re:
>
> Just a small correction. The 802.11 standards operate on the 2.4 GHz
> spectrum, not the 5GHz as I had previously stated. Only the Pre-N
> "standard"
> operates on the 5GHz standard.
>
> -Illusha
>
>
> Hello, I dislike correcting but 802.11b and 802.11G are on the 2.4Ghz
> spectrum while 802.11A is on the 5GHz spectrum.  802.11N which is still
> in a draft or pre-certification state is able to work in both the 2.4G
> and 5G spectrum.  The difference is that "N" can take up 2 ABG channels
> (40Mhz) of spectrum to provide wider bandwidth.  There is alot of  pre-N
> equipment in stores right now and it is not guaranteed to work when the
> standard is ratified.
>
> You need to find out several things if you want to find out about your
> area.
>
> 1.  What type of cordless phone are you using?  900Mhz, 2.4Ghz, 5.0GHz
> (newer)
> If you are using 900Mhz then it does not matter whether or not you
> choose a 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz product.  If you have a 2.4 or 5 gig phone, it
> most likely is a spread spectrum device, which means that the phone
> transmits over the entire 2.4 or 5 gig spectrum.  You will then need to
> select a product that works in the other spectrum.
> The more common products are 802.11G which operates on the 2.4G spectrum
> at a maximum theoretical speed of 54Mpbs.  If you need a 802.11A
> solution then you should go to a local small computer store who can
> order product in for you as the big box stores usually don't sell
> 802.11A equipment.
>
> If you don't mind being a guinnea pig, then you should research the
> various N gear and select only something that has a Certification
> sticker on it and guarantees that it will be compatible with the N
> standard when it is finally ratified.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Glen Merrick
>
>
>
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