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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:42 pm
by GORDON
Can an 802.11b computer connect to an 802.11g router?
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:09 pm
by TPRJones
An 802.1lb computer can connect to anything it wants.
*nyuk* *nyuk* *nyuk*
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:57 pm
by TheCatt
Yes.
Some 802.11g's will go into compatibility mode, however, and cause all devices (even g's) to connect at b-like speeds.
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:40 pm
by Cakedaddy
I'd say it depends on the router. I have an older laptop and I can NOT get it to connect to my parent's wireless, yet the new Dell hops right on with no problems.
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:48 pm
by GORDON
Ha.
I just bypassed one router's wireless encryption by physically attaching another router to it and... connecting to THAT router's wireless.
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:26 pm
by Leisher
I've found that if you have a problem connecting via wireless, try physically connecting to the router first, then unplug the cable. That has worked a few times with older stuff here.
I hate wireless as an IT guy. 90% of the calls I've received this year from remote sales people are wireless related.
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:10 am
by Malcolm
I hate wireless as an IT guy. 90% of the calls I've received this year from remote sales people are wireless related.
Amen. Wireless makes shit way more complicated than it theoretically should be.