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IM1
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 06:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what does 802.11a mean?
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geestar20
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 06:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
protocol
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DVD7227
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 06:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
802.11A (5Ghz)
802.11B (2.4Ghz)
802.11G (2.4Ghz)
802.11N (2.4Ghz)

802.11 is the Wifi frequency adapted with the first wifi which was called the 802.11Legacy.

To be honest just remember this
802.11A is getting old and interferes with most cordless phones etc.
802.11B is after A and is also getting old but still being used.
802.11G is mostly seen nowadays and it runs good at 54Mbit/s
802.11N is taking over G but the price is still high.

thats all you need to know G and N are still good and if you find it at a store then get it

Hope this helps


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IM1
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 06:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so which would be the best one to get?
is this router good?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/D-Link-DSL-G604T-8...1QQcmdZViewItem

im thinking of buying it.
its a good price! in pc world its £70-£80
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IM1
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 06:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks for the help!
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DVD7227
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 10:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
sorry for the delay man I was busy at work, but yeah thats good but the best Company to get wireless routers and such is called Linksys.
They are selling a wireless router for 50 bucks around Best Buy its Wireless Linksys 802.11G with some other features there.
Laterz
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IM1
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 10:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
heres the thing my uncle is offering his old d-link 604+ to me for free becuase his getting a new one!
just want to know the differences between the 2?
should i just get the free one off him or is it worth buying a new one?
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DVD7227
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 13:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Finally im out.
if its free then take it and try it out,just remember that if its wireless is on, try to put a wireless encryption its usefull when your in busy areas and someone might try to steal your internet which will probably slow down your bandwith.
But yeah take it if he's offering it to you, then try it out.
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prodigy42
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 13:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I love D-Link routers. I run a server off a D-link router and inside the network, I use another D-link wireless router. In my opinion get the free one. Get back on here if you need help password protecting your wireless signal.
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IM1
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 13:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
would i be able to just completly turn off the wifi?
becuase i dont currently need the wifi, i use ethernet cables to connect. and i dont wat to keep it on incase other people use my internet connection.
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geestar20
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 17:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes you can disable the broadcast (wireless) and just use it as a 4 port switch.
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