Ping/latency Comparisons between 802.11 b/g/n?

[d_stilgar]

I have a wireless G network and my computer will no longer be able to be plugged in directly to my router. This is going to have an effect on my ping but I'm not sure how much difference it is going to make. I'm wondering if anyone knows if the latency on a wireless N network is any better. Anyone? I'll upgrade if I have to but if there isn't going to be enough of a difference then I'm not going to bother. Thanks!

[simon275]

What it really depends on is signal strength. Make sure you have good signal strength where the computer is and there is no interference e.g. cordless phones, microwaves, etc.

I doubt your ping will suffer. You net connection affects your ping alot more.

[mDust]

If you play online games do whatever you have to to keep a wired connection. I was trying to duel a friend in the next room over a wireless N router with a gaming mode, and the latency sucked because of dropped packets. I don't know where they're dropping to, but I think I should vacuum the carpet just in case. There was no interference other than a single wall...which is just studs and 2 layers of drywall. Anyway, I scrambled around to find another cat5e and BAM!..latency was gone just like that. The router is fairly high-end and was set in gaming mode with everything configured properly...it was just disappointing. It works perfectly for everyday use though. But so does the wireless G that I'm on right now. If you're downloading constantly, get the N when you get a chance just for the data bandwidth. No need to rush it though.

[SXRguyinMA]

If you play online games do whatever you have to to keep a wired connection.

not true. I use a usb-g wireless adapter on my computer, and it is through a brick wall and up a level from the westell modem/router. And my wife's computer (Rockin Case) is hardwired to mine with cat5 and shares my wireless signal. I play MW2 and L4D2 online all night while she's surfing the net and playing facebook games and have no issues at all :D

[Zephik]

There are an insane amount of variable's to take into consideration in regards to this question.

No two experience's are ever alike. You just have to play it by ear and take chances.

I'd say get the router, and if it doesn't do ****, return it. You won't ever know until you try, just the way this stuff in particular works, imo.

By the way, you should take a look into simultaneous dual band routers.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=simultaneous+dual+band

True wireless N is 5GHz, not 2.4GHz. But, you really don't want one or the other, you want both so you can be equipped for any situation. It's worth the price, imo.

You are also going to need a wireless-n adapter, btw. Otherwise it's pointless to get wireless-n.

But yeah, you won't know until you try. Just too many unpredictable variables. Even with people who have top of the line equipment at home can still be screwed because of the area they live in and the service providers and the technology they use to deliver internet to your house, etc etc etc.

[andersy]

it is looks very good