Wireless Internet: Can I buy an 802.11N adapter for an 802.11G adapter?
Can I buy an 802.11N adapter for an 802.11G adapter?
by mtntrance - 6/30/06 12:48 PMHey all:
1) I have a Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card adapter and I'm looking to get better reception to my neighbor's 802.11G router. I'm not sure if this will work but I was thinking about buying a 802.11N adapter to boost speed. Anyone know if this will help?
2) Also, I've tried to open a port for downloading, but I am finding it very difficult, anyone know of some easy steps for a Belkin router?
Thanks!
Do, you have your neighbor's permission?
by Dave Konkel [Moderator]
- 7/13/06 5:05 AM
In reply to: Can I buy an 802.11N adapter for an 802.11G adapter? by mtntrance
If not, what you're doing is called "thef of service," just as if you tied into his electric or cable service. Even with his permission, his ISP woud probably consider it theft of service.
-- Dave K.
Either way
by Themisive - 7/13/06 5:41 AM In reply to: Do, you have your neighbor's permission? by Dave Konkel [Moderator]
You're better off getting your own connection to your ouwn ISP. Don't bother with all the fuss over WiFi, get a wired connection - it's safer, and not as easy to have someone hack into. There are two forms, cable and telephone in this country, I don't trust WiFi on the grounds that someone with a cheap programme can easily log into someone else's WiFi system.
Is Anybody Honest?
by shireytx - 7/13/06 8:28 AM In reply to: Can I buy an 802.11N adapter for an 802.11G adapter? by mtntranceWhy do you expect that anyone SHOULD assist you in doing something dishonest? If you don't have your neighbor's permission, shame on you; if you DO have his/her permission, shame on both of you!!!
Define "work"
by rheppert - 7/13/06 9:49 AM In reply to: Can I buy an 802.11N adapter for an 802.11G adapter? by mtntranceYes, it should "work" but only at G speed. Both ends have to be "N"s, or the same version of G+s, to gain any extra speed.
As noted above, very few ISPs condone sharing of a wireless router beyond single a single household. Business Hot-Spots pay a business fee to the ISP. In some areas it could land you in jail for theft of service. But, hey, everything should be free, right?? You've done so much to deserve it.
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