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  1. August 3rd, 2008, 10:29 AM #1
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    N router questions and recommendations please

    I have a Netgear router N type router but I will have both G and N products using this router. Will that affect any of the speed of my N products (like how if there are B and G products the speed goes to B)? Also, can anyone recommend any USB type N wireless adapters?

    Thank you
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  2. August 3rd, 2008, 11:38 AM #2
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    Match the router brand to the card you get and make sure match to specs.

    Mixing brands can cause you to end up wishing you had stayed with the original B nic at times.
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  3. August 4th, 2008, 07:46 AM #3
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    802.11n isn't actually a standard yet -- manufacturers are building kit based on drafts. As a result, it's a really really good idea to get all your not-quite-n kit from the same manufacturer at around the same time.

    Having 802.11g clients on a pre-n network will reduce the performance slightly, but not to the extent that b cripples g.
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  4. August 4th, 2008, 11:44 PM #4
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    Not a fan of USB wireless adapters.
    With that said,
    If intent/necessary,
    Ditto to previous suggestions of matching brands.
    Definitely not a guarantee it would work but
    Should minimize compatibility issues.
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