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MitaPi
08-29-2006, 04:56 PM
Which one is the better one. I dont know much about wireless adapters but I do know that the one I have right now (linksys speedbooster) with a high gain 7dbi antenna doesnt get diddedly in my room.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833129041

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833322034

EDIT:

Oh and what is mimo?
CanaBalistic
08-29-2006, 11:51 PM
I dont know what mimo is but... The better card should be the bottom one with 3 ant's. More ant's, more signal right?
MitaPi
08-30-2006, 12:10 AM
Thats what I am thinking too. But I dont know what I am talking about so I just wanted to make sure...
simon275
08-30-2006, 02:49 AM
MIMO stands for Multiple-input multiple-output. Chanell capacity (thorughput) of a system can be increased by inceasing the number of antennas While this is portional to the minimum number of transmit and receive antennas.

So by this logic go for the PLANET WML one the 2nd.
MitaPi
08-30-2006, 02:52 AM
Yea, it only makes since that three antennas would be better than two or one right? lol

So... I dont really know what you just said. lol could you put it in jibberish so I can understand? What does 3 antennas do for me and what does MIMO do for me? Longer range? Faster Speeds? I'm not sure I understand it.
simon275
08-30-2006, 05:26 AM
Ok sorry about that basically with three attenatas you can transmit more data at higher rates. While it will help your range a bit it mainly increases data transfer rates. The new wirless standard 802.11n will use mimo.
MitaPi
08-30-2006, 07:01 AM
So, like downloads with be faster? Will my web browser be faster?
simon275
08-31-2006, 02:56 AM
It is limited to 54mpbs as specified but you will get the full speed and its will be able to push 54mpbs both ways in the same second. So you will see improvements over a non MIMO card.
MitaPi
08-31-2006, 03:44 AM
oh ok. Well thats pretty cool! Whats the third antenna for then? lol I mean wouldnt it only need two? One to send and one to recieve?
simon275
08-31-2006, 05:34 AM
Um.. Good question I have just given a basic outline of how it works all at the same time the attenatas are doing different things. Either reciving or sending.
MitaPi
08-31-2006, 07:32 AM
Hmm.... Interesting.

Well if it's an attempt to sell better then it worked lol