I currently have a Belkin N300, have had it for a couple of years. I only have a laptop, smartphone, and Time Warner cable. What would be the advantage to getting the N900, if any? What does the term Dual-Band stand for, and what is the advantage of...
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Hi Joseph. Dual band means it has the capability to transmit and receive signals from 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks either simultaneously or one at a time. Getting a dual band router provides improved performance for networks that stream music, videos, and specially wireless gaming connectivity.
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The previous answer was perfect. I would only add that, if the available wireless connection uses the 2.4GHz band, the 5GHz band provided by the Belkin device probably would improve the connection quality.
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Yes in a way!! I have a basic package from my ISP. Only 6 MG. When I use the N900 I use it on a dual band setting. Putting out both 2.4GHZ and the 5GHZ. Some of the newer devices samsung Gal II for example can pick up the 5GHZ signal and my laptop can get about 4 bars in Win8.1. I didn't expect that speed. But it is only when I am up close about 0 to 20 feet away. But if I go outside in the yard then I loose bars on the Laptop but the Samsung Gal III comes in as soon as I hit the driveway, about 40 feet away. So it really depends on the newnest of the devices you use. As far as the Game consoles it adequate but that is not the fault of the N900 but the basic speed package I have. Trust me when I say this, the N900 is a great choice for a medium size household with slow speed. I can not attest to high speed broadband yet.
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Remeber, BDPS790 acts as a client to your dual band wireless router. It will use either 2.4GH connection or 5.8GH based on your type of configuration (not both at the same tiime.) So, your router operates on both radios supporting differnt types of client on two differnt frequencies.
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I have three computers. Two use Windows 7 and the other Windows 8. The one using Windows 8 is located in the next room from the router and it works fine with the Belkin N300. One computer uses Windows 7 and is located upstairs from the router located in the basement. Have had no problems with Windows 7 or 8. Both work fine with the Belkin N300.
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IMHO - get your own dual band N network router. IF your TV is close enough to the router you can get a really strong signal on the less used band - I am using the 2nd band now myself to stream and no worries. Now, just a side note - if you are going to get an HDTV, you can buy them now with the Netflix built in. Or to save some $$, you can buy a blu-ray (which you will probably want to buy anyway) and get the type that has Netflix built into that as well. (I use Amazon's personally - but Netflix or Amazon, either way!) So what you really should ask yourself is if you are going to get an HDTV - if yes, maybe pass on this for now. Just my opinion. Either way, upgrade to an 'N' dual band network today. You'll thank me later.
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I have a dual-band router... the Asus "Dark Knight" router (a VERY nice router). It has both 5.0 and 2.4 bands on "n" wireless. My BD device only sees the 2.4 band.In fact, I only have a couple of devices which can see my "5.0" channel. In those cases, I always connect them to the 5.0 band, because it's so seldom used otherwise.
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Netgear makes several different variations of the dual band wifi. the one that is on this page is for a router/dsl. it has the ability to be a router and DSL it also has the ability to connect to a cable modem via the wan port. I recently up graded my service with AT&T; to their U verse system DSL which they claim is faster than their old DSL had to use their modem / router which is a 10/100 wan /lan an using this router/DSL with it and works fine based on my settings.my Lan is 1 gig Met gear makes a model of this N600 that is also a cable modem.Trust I have not confused you.
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Hmm I wish I had gotten this one then.Belkin N+ is a good router though and we haven't had any problems with it whatsoever.I would recommend it. But I'm thinking the version2 of this linksys is better.
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Hello Calvin. I have the N 600.00 and we are running two smart tvs..mostly Netflix streaming. An Xbox 360..for gaming..Two Samsung galaxy s4 and android tablet With no problem. Only problem I think is the 5th band for downloading cuts out sometimes or looses range.
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I have a model WNDR4700 and it is based on the same system as your N900. To the best of my knowledge and experience none of the Netgear Centria models allow a sleep mode for the internal hard drive or an external USB drive. The drive must stay active at all time for access by any one with a network conection. They could have put a sleep mode in the firmware but appear to not do it for 24/7 full access. Bugs me too but you can turn off the network to save the electricity.
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I didn't know there was a difference until I received this request. I hear it's mostly concerning "dual band" capabilities. Just another receiver for a different room so far.
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I considered the N600 before making my purchase. I ended up going with the d6200 because of the 'ac' features and speed. N band seems slow by comparison now, at least for me.
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A USB3.0 connection will allow for dual band connection. Where as a USB2.0 is more limited.
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Hey I also should have mentioned it in my last response to your question. If you want the best signal with these to order yourself one of the panel antenna to go with it, you won't be sorry. I found that to be the best one for multiple signal issues. I actually order two more of them for myself after buying the first one. I'm using it right now with a shared internet connection over a hundred feet away with buildings and walls in between for around two years or more now. Great connection and speeds. It also works better than either one of my laptops internal wi-fi. Good luck :-)
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It's not dual band, "The OutletLinc uses power line for its communication". But other dual-band devices will pass along any RF signal.
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I really don't know, but in our house, we have a terrible reception problem and this unit seems to help. We have it in a corner on our sec ond floor and I can use my iPad and netbook downstairs back in our kitchen. I have no reception in the rear of the house, but that isn't an issue, because I don't use my devices in that area. Our house is a very tall home and the distance from the Belkin to my use area would be 70 feet. Right now I have 2 bars and the netbook works fine in this area and I am almost in the "dead zone". Don't know if this helps or not.