from http://www.netgear.com November 2010
Hey, everyone, Josh from Computer Fitness back with another award-winning article to help you with your computer conundrums.
Wifi has been around for years now. It has grown and expanded into something that is a part of our daily lives. For years, Wireless G was the standard by which all wireless devices were designed. However, recently, Wireless N has taken over as the new goal for developers and technological enthusiasts. Now, a lot of websites and products will talk about Wireless N and how you need it desperately. Here are some things you should know about Wireless N before you proceed.
It Is Faster than Wireless-G
Now, Wireless N is definitely faster than Wireless G. You can send enormous amounts of data over a Wireless N network in a fraction of the time it would take on a G network. This is great for streaming video and audio inside of your home or office, as well as moving around files for backup.
Requires a New WiFi Card
Your old G card won’t cut it here. This is a new wireless standard and, as such, requires new hardware. Don’t you just love technology? So before someone at a big box retail store tells you that you need a Wireless N router, account for the necessary new hardware you’ll have to buy as well.
There is No Internet Connection Fast Enough
While N is faster than G, there is currently no Internet service out there that can match the speeds. At most, your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) could offer something that uses 10% of your Wire
Less N connection. So remember, you don’t NEED Wireless N unless you’re moving data around your house a lot. A good example here is streaming video wirelessly from a desktop to a TV.
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-Josh
