Wireless N+

Should I upgrade to N plus wireless. I currently have G and I play games on line and stream movies. Rarely do I have a issue but wondering if N plus will make a huge leap for me.

Thanks in advance!

If you're doing a lot of transferring between computers on your network, sure. Otherwise G is still adequate.

I recently switched to N but I honestly haven't noticed a difference.

I recently switched to N but I honestly haven't noticed a difference.
Yeah, most people won't. If you're moving files around a bit you'll notice it as it's definitely faster in that regard; or in a direct line of site you'll get better range. It operates at a higher frequency though which is actually worse for passing through barriers.

Yeah, most people won't. If you're moving files around a bit you'll notice it as it's definitely faster in that regard; or in a direct line of site you'll get better range. It operates at a higher frequency though which is actually worse for passing through barriers.

802.11n in the US is mostly 2.4GHz, which is what b/g also runs on. There are some products in the market that are using the 5GHz spectrum, which as you said, does not propagate through obstacles as well as 2.4GHz. Also note that 802.11n uses 2 channels (40MHz in total, for those keeping score at home), so if you live in a congested area, you may run into noise problems with neighboring 802.11b/g/n devices.

To answer your question, mredskins, no, N will not be a huge leap for you.

Here's a good thread (http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/29586-computer-question-regarding-wired-ethernet-vs.html) (though someone (http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/29586-computer-question-regarding-wired-ethernet-vs.html#post553121), didn't think I knew my stuff) where N was discussed last year. It should be noted that 802.11N has since been ratified by the IEEE.

802.11n in the US is mostly 2.4GHz, which is what b/g also runs on. There are some products in the market that are using the 5GHz spectrum, which as you said, does not propagate through obstacles as well as 2.4GHz. Also note that 802.11n uses 2 channels (40MHz in total, for those keeping score at home), so if you live in a congested area, you may run into noise problems with neighboring 802.11b/g/n devices.

To answer your question, mredskins, no, N will not be a huge leap for you.

Here's a good thread (http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/29586-computer-question-regarding-wired-ethernet-vs.html) (though someone (http://www.thewarpath.net/parking-lot/29586-computer-question-regarding-wired-ethernet-vs.html#post553121), didn't think I knew my stuff) where N was discussed last year. It should be noted that 802.11N has since been ratified by the IEEE.

Speaking of IEEE, I recently bought a Toshiba Laptop and it does not have an IEEE port, is there a way that I can put an IEEE port on the laptop???

Speaking of IEEE, I recently bought a Toshiba Laptop and it does not have an IEEE port, is there a way that I can put an IEEE port on the laptop???

I assume you're referring to IEEE 1394 Firewire? If so, then you can probably just pick up a PCMCIA (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=pcmcia+firewire&x=0&y=0) or ExpressCard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=expresscard+firewire&x=0&y=0) Firewire card.

I assume you're referring to IEEE 1394 Firewire? If so, then you can probably just pick up a PCMCIA (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=pcmcia+firewire&x=0&y=0) or ExpressCard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=expresscard+firewire&x=0&y=0) Firewire card.

You are correct sir!!! I have a sony handycam that uses Mini-DV tape cassests, I like the camcorder but until I got my old HP laptop I couldnt do anything with the home movies. But then my HP took a crap so I bought this Toshiba but it did not come with an IEEE firewire card. Thanks for your help...

You are correct sir!!! I have a sony handycam that uses Mini-DV tape cassests, I like the camcorder but until I got my old HP laptop I couldnt do anything with the home movies. But then my HP took a crap so I bought this Toshiba but it did not come with an IEEE firewire card. Thanks for your help...

Sure! I hope you get it working.

So I guess I am going to up grade my router, any suggestions? I got a free Best Buy $100 gift card at work for staying in shape over 2009 so I guess I will use that on the new router. Any suggestion? I like N and a good range my current one doesn't have the best range.