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Old 10-06-2006, 09:24 PM
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Default Re: Wireless Protocols 802.11b vs. 802.11g

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Originally Posted by EMS-Medic
Hello everyone,

I am a new owner of an rx1950 but I had a h4150 previously. My questions is, has HP removed the utilization of 802.11g networks from it's wireless network cards?

If so, why?

What is the difference between a "B" and a "G" network? (I use Wi-Fi Companion 2.9, and it states that there a only "B" networks because the new iPAQ doesn't utilize the "G" networks).

Thanks,
--Phil
Basically G is a newer enhanced version of B, G is in most cases backwards compatible to B.
G is 54Mbps vs B being 11Mbps. Most pocket pcs don't have the ability to make use of G's higher speed and B is more common anyway.
Your PPC should connect to G routers nearly automatically unless the router is set to "G only" effectively blocking B users out.
 
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