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ChurchCat
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A mate of mine has just bought a WiFi router on Ebay. It seems to work but he has no idea what spec it is. I could probably tell him where to look on a Mac but he is on Vista. How to tell if it is 802.11n or not?  _________________A Mac user 
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jonbwfc
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I'd say it's more likely to be something in the router config than on his PC. Generally speaking, the connection on the PC end doesn't bother listing what protocol it's using, just how much data is being shipped back and forth. Jon
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finlay666
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connection speed listed mbps / wireless spec
11 = b
54 = g
108/125= g+
300 = n
It will be on the lowest total of all parts in the network
I think 802.11a is special as its for video streaming
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belchingmatt
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Do a google search on the model number.
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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stuartpengs
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It's usually on a label on the bottom. 
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leeds_manc
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I love this place, new year's day and we're talking about wireless networking.
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belchingmatt
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I thought that, but it could be second hand. 
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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bally199
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JJW009
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It should still have a model number on it somewhere. If not, then the web gui will say. Most routers, you can set the wireless mode. So basically, ask the box. It will know what it is!! _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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belchingmatt
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I was thinking about the box label, but didn't express myself clearly.
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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rustybucket
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jonlumb
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a just runs at 5.0GHz rather than the more usual 2.4GHz. It can be worth using if you are getting interference from other devices operating at 2.4GHz such as phones, baby monitors etc. It's certainly not just for video streaming, although it does have pretty good bandwidth capabilities if memory serves.
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saspro
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Didn't the xbox wireless adaptor use 802.11a to avoid interference?
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finlay666
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It can do  Depends on settings + if the router supports it _________________TwitterCharlie Brooker: Macs are glorified Fisher-Price activity centres for adults; computers for scaredy cats too nervous to learn how proper computers work; computers for people who earnestly believe in feng shui.
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ChurchCat
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That is the problem. It is running very slow, but the box says 802.11n it is supposedly made by Belkin but at less than a tenner it could easily be a Blekin (sic) copy from China. Or the slowness could be due to some crap he picked virus wise, or it could be a Vista glitch. Are folk saying that there is no way to tell? _________________A Mac user
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