2006-06-09 07:31:32 · 6 answers · asked by I am using the 32 characters ari 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
They are compatible. One of the specifications of the 802.11g standard is that it must be compatible with 802.11b. There may be settings which disable 802.11b mode. Look for those if you are having trouble. However it is very likely that they will work with each other out of the box.
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2006-06-09 07:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by emmittnervend 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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802.11.g is the newer version of 802.11b. They are not cross compatible however most faster devices that are 802.11.g also have built in support for the b. So it usually would work but just slower.
2006-06-09 07:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
802.11b
IEEE expanded on the original 802.11 standard in July 1999, creating the 802.11b specification. 802.11b supports bandwidth up to 11 Mbps, comparable to traditional Ethernet.
802.11b uses the same radio signaling frequency - 2.4 GHz - as the original 802.11 standard. Being an unregulated frequency, 802.11b gear can incur interference from microwave ovens, cordless phones, and other appliances using the same 2.4 GHz range. However, by installing 802.11b gear a reasonable distance from other appliances, interference can easily be avoided. Vendors often prefer using unregulated frequencies to lower their production costs.
Pros of 802.11b - lowest cost; signal range is best and is not easily obstructed
Cons of 802.11b - slowest maximum speed; supports fewer simultaneous users; appliances may interfere on the unregulated frequency band
In 2002 and 2003, WLAN products supporting a new standard called 802.11g began to appear on the scene. 802.11g attempts to combine the best of both 802.11a and 802.11b. 802.11g supports bandwidth up to 54 Mbps, and it uses the 2.4 Ghz frequency for greater range. 802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b, meaning that 802.11g access points will work with 802.11b wireless network adapters and vice versa.
Pros of 802.11g - fastest maximum speed; supports more simulatenous users; signal range is best and is not easily obstructed
Cons of 802.11g - costs more than 802.11b; appliances may interfere on the unregulated signal frequency
In other words, g is just an upgrade from b so your laptop should be able to use the b router connection.
In layman comparison, its like playstation 2 and playstation. Playstation 2 will still be compatible with games that you bought for the original playstation.
2006-06-09 07:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to do anything...it will work just fine! the card you have within your laptop should be a b/g card. I have yet to see a "G" only card...that wouldn't make sense for a computer manufacturer to make a wireless card that cannot be used in a "backwards compatible" state....
2006-06-09 07:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sam F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they can't. The 802.11g card can't connect to an 802.11b device. If the 802.11g card is actually an 802.11b/g card, then it will. If not....sorry... won't work.
2006-06-09 07:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Stoner369 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
802.11b/g are backwards compatible and always have been. The first poster didn't know what he was talking about.
2006-06-09 07:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋