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MCE Extender 802.11 A or N?

  • 29-04-2007 5:57pm
    #1
    Wavey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 861 ✭✭✭


    Evening all,

    I've set up my xbox 360 as an extender in the bedroom with the HTPC being downstairs in the sitting room.
    According to M$ you need an 802.11A/G router to allow streaming of video.

    I got my hands on a Belkin 802.11N router but the streaming video still becomes choppy on the xbox.

    I was under the impression that N was faster than A. Is this the case?

    Would an A router be better?

    Anyone have any experience of wireless extenders?

    Thanks,
    Wavey.


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  • #2
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    N is not supported by the wireless adapter of the X360 it only does A/B/G. In order to make use of N you would need a wired to wireless N bridge but also as N is still not a 100% certified standard you would need to ensure the bridge came from the same manufacturer of the router.

    {The N standard did pass a recent ratification though I don't know if the hardware on the market is compatible with the latest ratification}

    If your N class router supports G also then it should be running okay the problem could be down to a variety of factors;
    * Disable N support in the router force it to G only.
    * Interference from other wireless networks, wireless devices like TV senders can cause problems for the wireless link.
    * Try changing the channel the wireless link operates on.


    As for A that isn't faster but operates on a spectrum that is free of interference which solves the problem if in a congested area with a lot of B/G routers or devices which run on the same frequency as those.


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