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re: What router should I buy?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 5:01 pm to hashtag
Posted on 8/5/14 at 5:01 pm to hashtag
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So, you will only get 900 Mbps to your chromecast,
So much nope here. First of all, N900 means 450mbps PER BAND (5ghz and 2.4ghz), so it's 450mbps MAX on a single device. Secondly, that 450mbps can only be achieved with the appropriate number of spatial streams. Wireless N standard dictates ~150mbps per spatial stream. Most standard 802.11N adapters in laptops will have 2 antennae (2 spatial streams) allowing theoretical throughput of 300mbps on a single band, even on N900 routers, AC routers, etc. Some better equipped laptops will have 3, allowing 450.
Cell phones allow one spatial stream. That's 150mbps with an 802.11N adapter.
Chromecast? Also one spatial stream.
I am going to write a router guide.
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 5:11 pm
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Posted on 8/5/14 at 5:32 pm to ILikeLSUToo
quote:please do. I would enjoy that. I knew about the streams and I guess I forgot when thinking of a particular device like the Chromecast. My point is still valid that most routers sold today are overkill.
I am going to write a router guide
Posted on 8/5/14 at 6:01 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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I am going to write a router guide.
Those are dangerous words if you mean them.
It will be greatly appreciated.
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