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? asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 7 years ago

Wireless network card question on a Comcast network?

So, I need to buy a wireless network adapter for my PC so I can access the internet at the place I will be moving to in a few days. I have stayed at the place before and found that my old Ipod Touch connected with no problem. The problem is now I will be bringing my PC and I do not know which network card to get.

If I buy a wireless network N card will it still work if the network has a G router? If I buy a wireless network G card will it work on a N router?

I am finding some wireless N cards at good prices but am not sure what the router configuration is at the place I will be staying at.

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    7 years ago
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    Most WiFi cards are backward compatible.

    There are various wireless standards.

    802.11b = 11 Mbps

    802.11g = 54 Mbps

    802.11n = 150 (300+) Mbps

    802.11ac = 500 (1000+) Mbps

    The most common WiFi standard in use today is Wireless n. Some older routers use Wireless g.

    Most adapters sold are Wireless n which are backward compatible with Wireless g. You can get a Wireless n USB WiFi adapter for your PC from a local retailer or online from Amazon for around $10- $20 http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&...

    Good Luck...

  • Lee Hall
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    I'd get the Netgear WG111v3. . fits into a USB port and seems to work really good

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