Wireless 802.11b/g/n

Question

Hi everyone, I'm going to buy a new laptop but my wireless (Wi-Fi) is a 802.11b/g and the laptop i'm going to get is a 802.11b/g/n but I don't know if they are compatible.  I would be greatful if some could help me by answering my 2 queries   If I bought a wireless router that was 802.11b/g/n, would my laptop be compatible if it was a 802.11b/g   And   If my wireless was a 802.11b/g and I bought a dell laptop which will be a 802.11b/g/n would this be compatible.   Thank you everyone

PudgyOne · Answer

Ash8910,

A wireless router has different frequencies. Most wireless 802.11 a/b/g routers use the 2.4gh band. Wireless N routers use the 5.8gh band.

Without getting too technical, A wireless 802.11 b/g/n card will connect to your wireless b/g router with no problems.

If you get a few minutes and want to read, try reading

IEEE 802.11 - Wikipedia and Wi-Fi - Wikipedia

There is also some great information located at Networking tips and tweaks

Rick

Ash8910 · Answer

Thank you so much for helping

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