Dual-Band Technology Question

[AbyssalStalker]

So, I just purchased a D-Link DIR-825 Dual-Band Router.

I have an HP6930P laptop with built-in draft-N Wireless technology.

I also have a desktop that has a Linksys WUSB300N adapter.

Essentially, here are my questions:

Will I get top speed on my laptop with my new DIR-825 Router, or should I get a dual-band adapter to boost up the speed.

Same question with my desktop, is the Linksys WUSB300N adapter sufficient to produce max speed or must I purchase a dual-band technology adapter?

Finally, if it does come down to maxing out speed with a dual-band adapter does it matter which company I purchase it from? If Linksys has my favorite adapter can I purchase one from them and still produce the same result from using a D-Link DWA-160?

Thanks for the answers, I greatly appreciate it.

Eric

 

[thiggins]

Dual-band does not provide more speed. It provides the flexibility of less interference if you live in an area with many other 2.4 GHz wireless networks.

The tradeoff is that you will get reduced range in 5 GHz because the signals get weaker more quickly than 2.4GHz.