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qrayg
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 Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: AirPort Extreme Question |
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On the main AP page at apple.com there is some small type at the bottom that states, "Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network."
What exactly does this mean?
If I have my 802.11n modded mini on the network and then turn on my PS3, will that turn the AP into 802.11g mode for all devices?
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hackersmovie
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I don't believe it will change the connection type, be it "g" or "n" or "b" even. I know with my Airport Express network, most of my machines are "g" but I do have 2 older macs that run "b". When I turn them on to get on the network it slows down my "g" machines, not drastically but, noticable.
Hope this helps...
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herbg
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The router will always run at the slowest speed device connecting to it. If you have a G router and connect a B device, the other G devices will run at B speeds. Most routers have a setting that let's you specify wireless mode. You can set both B & G (it will automatically select) or just B or G.
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RipTatermen
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So here's an odd follow-up question:
Let's say I want my computers to share an N connection on a shiny not-yet-purchased AEBS, and don't want assorted game system/Tivo hangers-on crapping it up with their B or G connections. Could I plug my old Buffalo G wifi router into the AEBS, and run two wifi networks, an N and a B/G? Who knows why I want to set myself up for more wifi-related hair tairing and teeth gnashing, but there you have it. |
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Pleiades
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To ease some of the hassles, also make sure you set the B/G router to "bridge mode" or have it not distribute IP addresses, if it has that option. It will simply act as a wireless access point, and let the main N router be the sole device distributing IP addresses. It keeps everything on the same subnet, which eases networking issues.
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| Great, thanks for the advice! Now I just need to fashion a double-strength tinfoil hat... |
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