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Originally Posted by RWebb View Post
n = faster protocol - or you can wait for "WiMax"

not sure if one lower & slower device drags down others...
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I have a Macbook pro and it's capable of using 802.11 (n). My PHY mode is 802.11 (g), will my machine work faster with a new router?
Like RWebb says.

Typically with consumer grade product everything will only run as fast as the slowest device on your network.

Something to check in the spec of the router.

Wireless N properly configured, bonded channels is capable of 300 Mbps. Even not bonded it's no slouch at ~150 Mbps.

But, and here's the big proverbial but.

That's for your internal network. If you think you're gonna be surfin faster you may be in for a let down since most consumer broadband is between 1-5 Mbps on the WAN side. Even if you are paying for 30 Mpbs your pipe to the net is still slower than your internal network.
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