Does Wireless N routers extend G range? - Overclock.net

ae804 · 2 Weeks Ago

I know that wireless 802.11n routers extend routers range for the N effect, but I was wondring if the routers would extend the range for the 802.11g devices/computers?

Angmaar · 2 Weeks Ago

N has a longer range so I think you will be able to connect to it from further away with G.

captthunderpnts · 2 Weeks Ago

I don't think an N router would extend the range of G signal unless the G radio in the router itself had more juice thrown at it. That is, if there even exists a separate radio for 802.11g.

OmegaNemesis28 · 2 Weeks Ago

not to jack this topic but can someone explain dual band N crap and if its even worth it if all your devices are a/b/g?

new001 · 2 Weeks Ago

Ahem. Wireless N uses multiple antennas and thus has longer range, more power, etc. It also runs on the less crowded and better 5.4GHz sequence, which can support multiple overlapping channels. G runs on 2.4GHz, which can support up to three (I think). Keep in mind that your microwave is already included in there. I don't think G range is extended, per se, but N routers are nicer and more powerful, and should have better range by default.

If you have the money, check out the Airport Extreme (now with official 802.11n, not draft).

reezin14 · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by OmegaNemesis28

not to jack this topic but can someone explain dual band N crap and if its even worth it if all your devices are a/b/g?

IMO if all devices are not N capable it isn't worth it,the router will operate at the slower speeds of g(54Mbps).

new001 · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by reezin14

IMO if all devices are not N capable it isn't worth it,the router will operate at the slower speeds of g(54Mbps).

Wrong. Dual band will use one set of antennas to operate at the lower G speeds on the 2.4GHz frequency; the other set will still run 300Mpbs N on 5.4GHz.

reezin14 · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by new001

Wrong. Dual band will use one set of antennas to operate at the lower G speeds on the 2.4GHz frequency; the other set will still run 300Mpbs N on 5.4GHz.

??? You still need N capable devices to get N speeds.Wireless g isn't going to go any faster.

UndertheGun · 2 Weeks Ago

How about less opinion? No It will not extend G. I mean if the answer is to OP? If not? I don't play in fantasy land. The greater capabilities of N vs G is not a better antenna? I mean come on guys if it was why not give G a bigger antenna?

Consider that? This is silly I cannot believe I will get infracted for this and this fantasy island stuff wont?

reezin14 · 2 Weeks Ago

I was responding to Omega's question,but I understand your point.

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UndertheGun New to Overclock.net Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 445 Rep: 55 Unique Rep: 42 Trader Rating: 0	How about less opinion? No It will not extend G. I mean if the answer is to OP? If not? I don't play in fantasy land. The greater capabilities of N vs G is not a better antenna? I mean come on guys if it was why not give G a bigger antenna? Consider that? This is silly I cannot believe I will get infracted for this and this fantasy island stuff wont?

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