Dual band router question

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by iamskippy

Not all adaptors are compatable with 5ghz freq. Its the adaptor that needs to be N capable. however because you broadcast duel band your g adaptors will work at the 2.4ghz or 54 vs the 108

What made you settle on Netgear router anyways?

I think this is the answer: wifi needs to be A rated, i.e. A/B/G/N not B/G/N. Mine are all old enough to likely be only B/G/N. A = 5ghz

Netgear is what I had and know how they perform, user ratings seemed to be HIGH, and wanted a simple upgrade which it was, within 5 min had it running. I don't consider having the 5 Ghz running an installation issue, that is old laptop(s) issue.

[striperman36]

Skippy's on the mark with this. WIFI has changed significantly over the last 5 years.
Buy some new laptops now. Or some usb wifi gear, or some really long rj45's

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by striperman36

Buy some new laptops now. Or some usb wifi gear, or some really long rj45's

Already have the LONG rj45's but did upgrade the hub to include 1000mbs and bought a Netgear 3100v2 USB adapter for the laptop (5Ghz enabled) from Newegg.com.

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