On Aug 17, 2011, at 12:04 PM, Jess wrote: > Hi Simon, > For my edification, can you explain *why* a 802.11g would work for my > Lombard, when my understanding is that it (the Lombard) requires a > 5ghz signal?
Why would you think that, a Lombard not only doesn't require a 5GHz signal it may not work with it at all. You seem fixated on the signal frequency. What counts is the "b", "g" or "n" after the 802.11. You need a card that can work in the Lombard and is supported by software, start with that. > > When trying to learn about 802.11, I have been looking at the > wikipedia page on it. And it appeared to me that 802.11A or 802.11N - > dual band, were the only cards that would work for the Lombard? > Because they allowed 5ghz. > > I've read your page and will willingly give the cards you recommend a > try. But I'd love to understand a wee bit better. > Thank you, > Jessica > >>> OK -- so, the wifi router I hoped this would connect w/ is an >>> 802.11G. The "genius bar" people claim this laptop is 5ghz signal. I >>> can get it to connect wirelessly at the Mac store, to their 5ghz >>> specific signal BUT never anywhere else. Not to my airport express N >>> generation at home. Simply put, the "genius bar" people are dead wrong, no "g" nor "b" card will work at 5GHz. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
