How to Choose a Wireless N Router
This is a simplified guide for choosing a wireless n router. I've simplified some of the terms and concept for those who are not into networking and just want to buy a decent router. What is 802.11 WiFi Standard? Before we discuss the types of router in the market, we will discuss what is 802.11 and what is the difference between b router, g router and n router. 802.11 is the wireless protocol standard specified by IEEE. The letters appended behind is standard describes it characteristics of the router a 802.11 a router uses a 5GHz radio that supports a data transfer rate of 54Mbps a 802.11 b router uses 2.4GHz radio and supports a data transfer rate of 11Mbps a 802.11 g router uses 2.4GHz radio and supports a data transfer rate of 54Mbps a 802.11 n router supports 2.4GHz radio and/or 5GHz radio and supports a data transfer rate of 75Mbps and up to 600Mbps (600Mbps is in theory, most router supports up to 450Mbps) Types of Router in the Market There are fe...