general networking question

[eurovw]

I just got wireless router , Belkin 802.11g.
I also have a linksys USB network adapter 802.11b. I know the speed of adapter is slower, but will it work?
Thanks

 

[Ike0069]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1575587&enterthread=y

 

[Vikesrock]

Originally posted by: Ike0069
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1575587&enterthread=y

Was it really neccesary to post a link to the same topic?
To answer your question, it should work. I do not know of any belkin routers that operate in 802.11g only; however, that does not mean they do not exist. Check the manual for the router for a definitive answer. In my experience most routers have a setting for mixed networking that you may have to set in the router config.

 

[dodgybob]

Hmm, appears that you have linked to this very thread.

It should work fine. The wireless network for all the wifi devices connected to the router will drop down to b speeds (11mbit vs 56mbit). Note you'll get about half the speed of these nominal ratings in normal use as well. I think the encryption level you can use will also be limited. 802.11b can use WEP keys but I think that 802.11g can also use WPA.

 

[Ike0069]

Oops. Originally the post was blank except for the title, so I meant to link the Networking section.

 

[shoRunner]

yes

 

[eurovw]

thanks for the help guys.