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Draft 802.11n

  • 07-01-2007 12:30pm
    #1
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭


    I am looking to buy a new wireless router and would like to get latest technology, i am a bit confused with when they mention "draft 802.11n", is this a beta version and should i hold out for a final release.

    TIA


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  • #2
    Zapho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭Zapho


    Yup it basically is a beta version. As far as I'm aware they haven't finished
    the spec for 802.11n yet (I did some research in it about a year ago). The
    pre-n and draft-n equipment are just earily versions and probably aren't
    worth getting until the actual 802.11n routers are released.
    It'll be worth the wait, believe me.


  • #3
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭stanley1


    Many thanks, found a link here. April 2008, a bit to go yet!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11


  • #4
    mayhem#
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    Rather than just going for "the katest technology" I would have a look for something that fits your requirements...
    There are some very good (pre-) 802.11n routers available already if you decide to go for that though...

    E.


  • #5
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭stanley1


    I am first timer with wireless, can you recommend from you own experience a god all round router, i need to network 1 desktop and 1 laptop.


  • #6
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Linksys WRT54GL is my personal fav. I have a slightly older version of it and not a problem with it. Easy to setup and config, good range too. Widely available.


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  • #7
    mayhem#
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    stanley1 wrote:
    I am first timer with wireless, can you recommend from you own experience a god all round router, i need to network 1 desktop and 1 laptop.

    Have a look at my other posts in this forum and you'll get an idea...

    E.


  • #8
    Duffman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭Duffman


    Are there different implementations of draft 802.11n floating around?

    I was thinking about buying a new Apple Airport Extreme (seems quite reasonably priced and has lots of features) although I only have PC hardware.

    If a picked up a draft n PCI card would it play nice with the Apple router? Or is this likely to be a proprietary implementation of the draft n standard?

    Thanks.


  • #9
    Duffman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭Duffman


    Anyone have an idea?


  • #10
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    Duffman wrote:
    Anyone have an idea?

    There is NO guarantee that Pre N hardware from different manufacturers will work together. Safer to wait at least 6 months to a year.


  • #11
    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    Yup, we looked into pre-n at fon. It's just not a flier yet if you want your router to be compatible with n when it comes out.

    I hope I am not too forward to suggest that if you are looking for a wi-fi router and don't need extra ethernet points, that you consider the Fonera from fon (http://www.fon.com/) for 35 euros including vat and shipping.


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