Wireless B Compatible to G?

Gzim · 15-August-06, 12:15 AM

I've had the problem of having a Xbox 360 in the furthest reaches of my house from my wireless router
and the serious lack of funds to get an actual Xbox 360 wireless adapter,

my friend had recommended this game adapter, but it is B,

I'm using a Linksys WRT54G (v5), and he told me that G is backwards compatible with B..

But is B (in all it's antiquity) good enough to play online games across, say, 75ft, a few sheetrock walls,and a floor?

Also, are there any problems encountered using a B device on a G router that I should know?

(I have avoided wireless networking for so long because my troubleshooting other people's networks have not lended me the best experience in trusting them..)

Mr.Smiley · 15-August-06, 12:17 AM

As long as the latency is the same for both, I don't see a speed issue.

Gzim · 15-August-06, 12:19 AM

Well, G is 54Mbps and B is 11Mbps...thank you for that help...

Jobistober · 15-August-06, 12:21 AM

I've got the same router, and my rig only has a wireless-B adapter in it. I've managed to do plenty of online gaming this way with no problems. I think the main factor in speed whilst gaming will be the connection to your ISP. I used to game online with a 756K connection just fine over a wireless network. I think you should be fine with this setup.

Gzim · 15-August-06, 12:22 AM

Well thank you very much!

Why can't all my simple question threads be answered this quickly and well?

(Any problems during install or everything go well? how far is the router from the adapter?)

Computerking · 15-August-06, 12:23 AM

man i have Linksys WRT54G (v5) you just have to update the firamwork to accses !!

and of corse the G more speed than B but this rounter support both !!

Good luck

15-August-06, 12:15 AM		#1 (permalink)
Gzim Da' Jersey Kid	Wireless B Compatible to G? I've had the problem of having a Xbox 360 in the furthest reaches of my house from my wireless router and the serious lack of funds to get an actual Xbox 360 wireless adapter, my friend had recommended this game adapter, but it is B, I'm using a Linksys WRT54G (v5), and he told me that G is backwards compatible with B.. But is B (in all it's antiquity) good enough to play online games across, say, 75ft, a few sheetrock walls,and a floor? Also, are there any problems encountered using a B device on a G router that I should know? (I have avoided wireless networking for so long because my troubleshooting other people's networks have not lended me the best experience in trusting them..)

15-August-06, 12:17 AM		#2 (permalink)
Mr.Smiley Apex Techie Lite	Re: Wireless B Compatible to G? As long as the latency is the same for both, I don't see a speed issue.

15-August-06, 12:19 AM		#3 (permalink)
Gzim Da' Jersey Kid	Re: Wireless B Compatible to G? Well, G is 54Mbps and B is 11Mbps...thank you for that help...

15-August-06, 12:21 AM		#4 (permalink)
Jobistober P'Hoe'toshop Fanatic	Re: Wireless B Compatible to G? I've got the same router, and my rig only has a wireless-B adapter in it. I've managed to do plenty of online gaming this way with no problems. I think the main factor in speed whilst gaming will be the connection to your ISP. I used to game online with a 756K connection just fine over a wireless network. I think you should be fine with this setup.

15-August-06, 12:22 AM		#5 (permalink)
Gzim Da' Jersey Kid	Re: Wireless B Compatible to G? Well thank you very much! Why can't all my simple question threads be answered this quickly and well? (Any problems during install or everything go well? how far is the router from the adapter?)

15-August-06, 12:23 AM		#6 (permalink)
Computerking Banned	Re: Wireless B Compatible to G? man i have Linksys WRT54G (v5) you just have to update the firamwork to accses !! and of corse the G more speed than B but this rounter support both !! Good luck

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