Does this really work?

Are you asking "If I hook this N-router up to my internet modem, I'll get 12 times the speed?" Then the answer is no.

If you are asking "If I hook this N-router up to my home/office network (which, I assume is currently a G-router), will I get 12 times the speed" Then the answer is sort of.

If you are asking "If I hook this N-router up to my network, will I get 4 times the coverage" Then yes.

Basically, try and ask your question instead of making us guess at it, and we can give you a direct answer that you are looking for.
 
Its advertised as a product to turn your G Router into a N Router. That I can actually use my 35/35 internet from FiOS wirelessly. Right now through the FiOS router, i'm getting only 20/20.
 
I don't think it turns your G-router into an N-router. It looks like its own standalone router that simply plugs into your G and works alongside the G to provide N.

As for why you're not seeing 35/35, thats probably because you're too far from a repeater, poor copper wiring, multiple computers accessing your bandwidth, sun flares, a multitude of things, but running G isn't one of them. G is rated up to 54.

I would only upgrade to N if you need more coverage, or you need a fast in-home network (eg, transferring a LOT of files between your own computers), not because you think it will get you that missing 15/15. Oh, and I wouldn't go with Trendnet, they're good, but other brands are better.
 
As I said, G is rated for 54. If you're not seeing 40 down on wireless, I doubt switching to N will change that. Besides, if you need those kind of insane speeds, and you're next to the router anyway, just plug in....

Can your laptop/wireless card even do N? No point in buying an N router if your card can't do N anyway.
 
I haven't purchased a wireless card yet. Only wireless thing I have right now is what came with my Macbook Pro.

My PC is for gaming and I download tons of crap on it so i'd like my 40down that I get.

If my router isn't the problem, then what do you think is the problem? i get 40 down when I am hardwired, but only 20 when I am wireless (on the mac). While I don't care the Mac doesn't download that fast, I am concerned that my PC won't.

The PC has to be wireless now because I had to move somethings and the PC/Router are no longer close enough to be hardwired.
 
ChrisUlrich said:
If my router isn't the problem, then what do you think is the problem? i get 40 down when I am hardwired, but only 20 when I am wireless (on the mac). While I don't care the Mac doesn't download that fast, I am concerned that my PC won't.
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Fraid I don't use Macs much, but I have heard they have issues with Airport cards and none Airport bases. Have you tried a Windows wireless laptop on your router?

Try a thing or two perhaps with the Mac's DNS?

You might also try changing/updating the firmware of your router.

Anyway, if you havn't purchased the hardware yet, go with N, its usually only about 10$ more expensive than G anyway, and while it might not help now, it certainly will in the future when your internet starts surpassing the 54 limit of G.

If you've already purchased the router (as I understand it), still get an N card for your pc (N is backwards compatible with G) and if you don't see the 40/40, update your router.

Recommended Brands (in order left to right, best to 'just good'): Linksys, Netgear, D-Link.
 
kobaj said:
Fraid I don't use Macs much, but I have heard they have issues with Airport cards and none Airport bases. Have you tried a Windows wireless laptop on your router?

Try a thing or two perhaps with the Mac's DNS?

You might also try changing/updating the firmware of your router.

Anyway, if you havn't purchased the hardware yet, go with N, its usually only about 10$ more expensive than G anyway, and while it might not help now, it certainly will in the future when your internet starts surpassing the 54 limit of G.

If you've already purchased the router (as I understand it), still get an N card for your pc (N is backwards compatible with G) and if you don't see the 40/40, update your router.

Recommended Brands (in order left to right, best to 'just good'): Linksys, Netgear, D-Link.
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Is there a wireless adapter you can recommend? Otherwise im gonna head to Bestbuy tomorrow and see what they have.
 
ChrisUlrich said:
Is there a wireless adapter you can recommend? Otherwise im gonna head to Bestbuy tomorrow and see what they have.
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Depends on if you get PCI or PCI-e(1x) and a few other factors (namely how much you want to spend). Basically, Newegg.com > Linksys > best rating (ie, a product that has 900 5 star ratings can't be bad).

Oh, and Bestbuy is going to rip you off badly, wouldn't recommend it.
 
kobaj said:
Depends on if you get PCI or PCI-e(1x) and a few other factors (namely how much you want to spend). Basically, Newegg.com > Linksys > best rating (ie, a product that has 900 5 star ratings can't be bad).

Oh, and Bestbuy is going to rip you off badly, wouldn't recommend it.
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I don't know how compatible those PCI-E are with my motherboard.

I think I have one more available but I never bought anything like this before and I just want something that works.

Something like this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124342
 
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