simultaneous dual band with two routers

[Lean L]

I have a dual band n router right now but it is limited to only one band on N. Is it possible to simulate a true simultaneous dual band router by setting up the main router with 5ghz N and then another cheaper router with 2.4ghz N? I'm trying to achieve intel's 450mb/s speeds by using boh bands at the same time. If I set up the netoworks with the same security would this be viable?

 

[kevnich2]

Well, you won't be able to use both bands at the same time from one client. If you want both bands in your house to be used by other clients, then yes having two AP's setup with one on 5ghz N and another on 2.4ghz N would achieve that. Don't expect to achieve 450mb/sec though. N is faster than G but not 450mb/s. Again, actual speeds are ALWAYS slower than marketed/advertised speeds.

 

[Lean L]

I know, I mean the therotical 450mb/s. 300mbs on 5ghz band and 150mb/s on the 2.4 band. The intel 5300 wifi chipset is supposed to support simutaneous connections on both bands.

 

[JackMDS]

Windows Client OS' do not support any type of teaming.

 

[Lean L]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
Windows Client OS' do not support any type of teaming.

Then there is no practical use for intel's new wifi chipsets in windows yet? No improvements over 4965abgn?

 

[JackMDS]

I do not know which chipset you are talking about.

But improvement can mean a lot of other important things in Wireless Networking.

Networking is different, and much more sophisticated then Overclocking and Video frames pushing.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: iamanidiot

Originally posted by: JackMDS
Windows Client OS' do not support any type of teaming.

Then there is no practical use for intel's new wifi chipsets in windows yet? No improvements over 4965abgn?

You must have proper pre-draft-please-buy-me-non-standard 802.11n equipment to take advantage of this. You will not rely on windows support to do this.

Intel's chipsets are great, but given it's a totally non-standard, doesn't work with others, non-standard, non-wifi-certified, most-likely-won't-work-with-others, you can roll the dice.