Wireless Protocols 802.11b vs. 802.11g

[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

[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

[Cybrid]

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.

[EMS-Medic]

Thanks for the quick response.

Just curious, my h4150 could connect to "g" networks (as indicated by WiFi Companion 2.9), are there any other iPAQ versions that can connect to g networks?

Cheers,
--Phil

[Cybrid]

Originally Posted by EMS-Medic

Thanks for the quick response.

Just curious, my h4150 could connect to "g" networks (as indicated by WiFi Companion 2.9), are there any other iPAQ versions that can connect to g networks?

Cheers,
--Phil

As G is backwards compatible...a G router would let your rx1950 connect but just at B speeds. Shouldn't be a problem unless the network was designated as G only.