Good info, Donk. Thanks. On Feb 14, 2013 7:28 PM, "Donk" <[email protected]> wrote:
> ** > > > Wireless AC is the next generation of wi-fi protocols. 802.11n is now > the latest available and any new router you buy will support it. Before > that it was 802.11g, then 802.11b, etc. But 802.11ac routers are > starting to hit the market. I dunno much about the ac standard except > that it is faster than n, with a longer range, and operates on the 5GHz > band instead of the 2.4GHz band that most current routers use. > I think what all this means is that the ac routers will be able to > handle streaming in your home (like movies, music, etc) to many devices > better (like phones, tablets, pc's, TV's etc.). And it will have a > longer range if you have a big house. Also, since most routers, phones, > and other appliances now use 2.4GHz band, there'll be less chance of > interference with your (or your neighbor's) appliances since the 5GHz > band is lots less crowded. > > But, to take advantage you'll have to wait for devices that are > compatible with the AC standard. Some smart TV's are now coming out > that use it. It'll be quite a while before most devices support it. > IMHO, upgrading to a AC router right now is a waste of time and money. > Eventually, it will be standard on any router or device you buy. Might > as well wait. > > Good luck, > Donk > > On 2/13/2013 10:46 PM, Cindi Wass wrote: > > I am reading ads for AC technology, "ultimate wifi coverage, 3X faster, > next generation wi-fi," it says. What is it, and how is it used? > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [email protected] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [email protected] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
