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Galaxy Nexus WiFi 'a' is this better?

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The-Stig

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Hi all,

I noticed that the Galaxy Nexus (Nexus Prime) has the WiFi a as well as the more usual b/g/n. Can anyone tell me the difference/benefit? I see the Nokia n9 has it too!
 
There are two widely supported frequency bands for WiFi. 2.4 GHz is the normal frequency band that we've been using forever with B/G and the first iterations of N.

There are frequencies in the 5 GHz range that were supported by A & N.

Wireless A has the same throughput as G (theoretically 54 Mbps), but operates in the less-used 5 GHz range. However, ideally, you want to use the 5 GHz Wireless N if you router supports it, because that has a much higher throughput AND operates in the less crowded range.
 
Isn't "a" the oldest standard anyway? Since wifi is backwards compatible, then any device supporting the n standard would support the rest.
 
A and B were released at the same time, but what you say isn't necessarily true. A does not operate on the 2.4 GHz spectrum, whereas N will. So supporting N means supporting B and G, but it will only support A if your device supports dual-band N (2.4 & 5 GHz).
 
Stigy said:
Exactly what I was going to link to.

Some of the time Wikipedia is the best source of information.
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i agree...i actually have two network certifications but its easier to reference that link that type all the krap up to try and explain it.

BV did a good job up top i just put that link there to fill in the gaps.
 
trophynuts said:
i agree...i actually have two network certifications but its easier to reference that link that type all the krap up to try and explain it.

BV did a good job up top i just put that link there to fill in the gaps.
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Cisco certs?
 
lol no i'm not up to those levels guys calm down lol. I have Net+ and Sec+ CompTia Certs which covers the op's question. I only got them because my employer told me i needed them.
 
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