new to wireless routers?

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  1. IM1

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    what does 802.11a mean?
     
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    protocol
     
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    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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    thanks for the help!
     
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    yes you can disable the broadcast (wireless) and just use it as a 4 port switch.
     

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