Hi all,
Question. I've got a typical home LAN, w/ all 802.11g devices (3 PCs, maybe a gaming system, at least one smartphone). I've got roommates, and I'm considering stepping up to a new 802.11n router. Thing is, I can't force my roommates to get new wireless adapter to go to N. I've heard that if you want full N speeds, you have to go to wireless N-ONLY mode (meaning no support for wireless G devices).
Main question: Is it possible to have a single router run an 802.11g network (perhaps over 2.4GHz band) for legacy devices, AND simultaneously run a "full speed" 802.11n network? (Perhaps over the 5.0GHz range. We have a small 1000 sq. ft. place). And if it is, do I really need something as costly and feature filled as the Linksys WRT610N?
(Or, a cheaper alternative, could I buy a cheap "non-simultaneous" N router, set it up to run on the 5GHz range, and daisy chain my current G router off to run a G network on the 2.4GHz range?)
Secondary question: You guys think it's worth stepping up to N if I upgrade to 10 or 15Mbps Internet? I currently have 3.0Mbps DSL, where I *know* that N would be pointless. . (Side note: I tested my throughoutput copying a 1GB file from 1 wireless PC to a wired PC, to test bandwidth, and it managed a measly 19Mbps).
MANY thanks!!!
Question. I've got a typical home LAN, w/ all 802.11g devices (3 PCs, maybe a gaming system, at least one smartphone). I've got roommates, and I'm considering stepping up to a new 802.11n router. Thing is, I can't force my roommates to get new wireless adapter to go to N. I've heard that if you want full N speeds, you have to go to wireless N-ONLY mode (meaning no support for wireless G devices).
Main question: Is it possible to have a single router run an 802.11g network (perhaps over 2.4GHz band) for legacy devices, AND simultaneously run a "full speed" 802.11n network? (Perhaps over the 5.0GHz range. We have a small 1000 sq. ft. place). And if it is, do I really need something as costly and feature filled as the Linksys WRT610N?
(Or, a cheaper alternative, could I buy a cheap "non-simultaneous" N router, set it up to run on the 5GHz range, and daisy chain my current G router off to run a G network on the 2.4GHz range?)
Secondary question: You guys think it's worth stepping up to N if I upgrade to 10 or 15Mbps Internet? I currently have 3.0Mbps DSL, where I *know* that N would be pointless. . (Side note: I tested my throughoutput copying a 1GB file from 1 wireless PC to a wired PC, to test bandwidth, and it managed a measly 19Mbps).
MANY thanks!!!