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    Wireless N adapter question: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz capable

    This is all really helpful - thank you! One last question: Why are there so few 5GHz capable adapters (esp. PCI) given the popularity of dual-band wireless-n?
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    Wireless N adapter question: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz capable

    Just to confirm what you are saying with a hypothetical use case: Router = Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700 Dual Band Wireless-N Freq = 2.4 & 5 GHz Adapter = TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter TEW-623PI Freq = 2.4 GHz In this setup, the adapter could only use the router's 2.4 GHz...
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    Wireless N adapter question: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz capable

    To take full advantage of your dual-band N router, does your N adapter need to be 5 GHz capable? I need a PCI (not USB) N adapter and I have only been able to find one that is 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz capable: Cisco's WMP600N (which seems to be discontinuing). For example, if you look at the specs for...
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