Wireless Internet: Wireless Internet Range
Wireless Internet Range
by J-man19 - 3/26/08 4:28 PMI am looking to buy a new laptop with a built-in wireless internet card, and am now sure what ranges the letters represent. I am seeing G, N, B, and A, but don't know what they mean. Could someone help me?
A to Z means nothing about distance.
by R. Proffitt
- 3/26/08 7:19 PM
In reply to: Wireless Internet Range by J-man19
Let's just say that you get about 100 feet on average with all routers and no brick walls or such inbetween. Will that do?
To Clarify
by hc2008 - 3/29/08 10:20 AM In reply to: Wireless Internet Range by J-man19Each of the A,B,G, and N where standards set for wireless connections over the years. A & B are outdated because G had faster connectivity...G
G, is phasing out because N has faster connectivity but, most hotels etc, still run wireless B routers (which the N router will connect to). But not to worry, if you buy a 802.11N it will connect "down" to G, B i.e. slower protocols.
When it comes to distance there are companies that make USB wireless adapters for notebooks with external antennas...which would logically suggest you would getter a better connection and could stretch out your distance a bit.
In addition, if you set up your own home network, you can also purchase antennas & signal amplifiers to increase the distance that your router is broadcasting.
Wireless Internet Range
by J-man19 - 4/4/08 12:18 PM In reply to: Wireless Internet Range by J-man19Thanks for the help, that's great! 
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