2006-07-10 07:28:40 · 6 answers · asked by STEPHnJAYnJAYLENnAHMIR 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
802.11b and 802.11g are different standards for wireless connections. The "b" standard was created first, and can transfer file up to a speed of 11mps. The "g" came a year later and can transfer files up to 54mps (about five times after.) I remember it as "b is bad and g is good".
If you have a "g" router and a "b" card, you will transfer at the "b" speed of 11mps. (Same if you had a "b" router and a "g" card. Always goes with the lowest speed).
If you want to increase the speed of your wireless connection, you should update to a "g" card for the wireless
2006-07-10 07:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are different standards for wireless. B is the older one at a slower speed(round about 1Mbps(bits per sec)) whereas G is quite a lot faster. Of course G is backwards compatible with B but as mentioned by others you would not get the speed benefit.
2006-07-10 14:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by RKB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"b" is a slower speed rate and is NOT compatible with "g" devices
however "g" devices are backwards compatible
so if you have a G router but a B card you'll be ok.. your device will transmit at the speeds maximum to your card..
it's usially a good bet to get a b/g router even if you have a b card...
2006-07-10 14:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by AK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed. Most g-routers are back-compatible with b.
2006-07-10 14:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the speed but the G router should be B compliant
2006-07-10 14:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-10 14:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋