Mixing B & G

[ChefChaudart]

Hi,

I know that B mode slow down a G network 'mixed in my case thru a Netgear DG834G). But is it the case also if the B is not activ ?

I want to buy the new HP Wi-Fi printer (mod B), and I wonder if, even if I do not print, it will slow down my G network ?

Cheers.

[Phoenix]

You can find information on this subject at:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Sections-article42-page1.php
and:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Sections-article43-page1.php

[keenanj]

short answer yes.

If a 802.11g access point is in b/g mode there is added overhead.

If your 802.11b print server is turned on and associated to the access point the performance is effected even more.

[ChefChaudart]

Thanks,

So, adding all those device having B standard, even if B is enough for what they do (streaming audio, printing ....) are NOT a good idea for G network ! ? !

Anyone know a Wi-Fi G printer ?


Cheers.

[keenanj]

It is best to have 2 access points on non overlapping channels your low speed devices like printers laptops surfing the internet etc can use the b network.

And whatever application requires the higher bandwidth of the g only network will get it.