Re: MCE Networking - A/G vs "Pre-N"
From: Terry Walsh (terry_at_nospam!diswell.co.uk)
Date: 12/15/04
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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 07:17:04 -0800
Hi Barb
So if I'm hearing you right, I guess the Extender could connect to the pre-n
network (which, according to Belkin is backwards compatible with 802.11g & b
- (a isn't mentioned)) at an 802.11g speed, which is sub-optimal for Extender
performance.
However, using a wired super-g adaptor would be a lot faster.
OK, now I understand!
Now, if only someone would release an a/g router and adaptor over here!
Thanks again for the advice, Barb,
Terry
"Barb Bowman (MVP-Windows)" wrote:
> No one makes an adapter that will connect to the Extenders, that's why you
> can't connect ;-)
> If someone were to make a Pre-N gaming adapter to connect to the Ethernet
> port, THAT would work, but as far as I've seen so far, no one has.
>
> I've had no problems connecting a superG gaming adapter to the stand alone
> extender. It does not care.
>
> The stand alone extenders prefer hard wired networks and will connect
> automatically if a wired connection is available. If there is a problem
> connecting with the wired side (which would include a wireless gaming
> adapter plugged in to the wired ethernet), and if wireless networks are
> available, it will display view available wireless networks...
>
> Terry Walsh wrote:
> > Hi Barb
> >
> > I was hoping you'd respond :-)
> >
> > Thanks for the advice - I'm really surprised that you can't connect
> > pre-n gear to extenders - I didn't realise extenders were so
> > strict/intelligent. I guess I can understand the Extender locking out
> > slower connections to ensure a consistent experience, but though that
> > faster connections wouldn't be an issue.
> >
> > For my info, do the extenders check out what types of network are
> > available to it?
> >
> > Thanks again
> > Terry
> >
> >
> >
> > "Barb Bowman [MVP-Windows]" wrote:
> >
> >> First of all, there's no way to connect Extenders or Xboxes with "Pre
> >> N" wireless so you can't run a full MCE/MCX network with them (I know
> >> you are in the UK where the Extenders are not available). I've
> >> elected to use a bunch of Atheros Super G capable wireless hardware
> >> (game adapter, routers, ap's, etc.) and adding a better omni antenna
> >> gives me TV at 150 feet. (You can read my column in the Expert Zone
> >> or attend the webcast tomorrow or both - on MCE/MCX networking).
> >>
> >> I'd stay away from Pre N unless you have money to burn.
> >>
> >> On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 07:32:29 -0000, "Terry Walsh" <nospam@nospam.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi
> >>>
> >>> Question for the networking gurus to ponder...
> >>>
> >>> I've just returned from a short trip to the US, where I saw a
> >>> couple of 802.11a/g devices which nor have the "Designed for
> >>> Windows Media Center Edition" accreditation. These don't seem to be
> >>> available just yet in the UK, so I was really tempted to pick them
> >>> up. But didn't.
> >>>
> >>> However, I'm aware that Belkin have just released some "pre-n"
> >>> devices, which are in theory much faster and have a greater range
> >>> than both a and g devices, and so I was wondering what the best
> >>> option would be for MCE?
> >>>
> >>> I currently just use a standard 802.11g router and PCI card which
> >>> performs *okay* - I get a bit of drop-out now and again, but
> >>> nothing too horrendous. Whilst I know the 801.11n standard has not
> >>> yet been agreed, I was wondering if anyone was in the know about
> >>> these new devices and their performance vs dual a/g devices?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Terry
> >>>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> Expert Zone Columnist
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >> MS-MVP (Windows)
>
>
> --
> Barb Bowman
> Expert Zone Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> MS-MVP (Windows)
>
>
>
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