I have an existing setup with a PC desktop and an HP laptop. Both are
wired to a typical network, but on occasion the HP laptop is carried
about, and communicates with its built-in wireless G to a wireless G
router I have connected to the network.
Recently I obtained a Macbook Pro, which, as we know, has a wireless N
receiver. Mostly it is "hardwired" to the network here, but, like the
HP, will sometimes wander about the premises.
I'd like to take advantage of its wireless N. My existing wireless
router runs at 2.4 GHz, and I'd like to find a wireless N router that
runs at 5 GHz (I'm assuming it is gigahertz, not megahertz, right?).
I see no reason to buy a dual band router, since I already have a
working wireless G router.
I was thinking a mac Air****t Express would do the job. My understanding
is that I can run it strictly as a 5 GHz router, hardwire it to my
gigabit switch, which is hooked up to my wired router, give it a
non-conflicting IP and everything would work... YES?
But I am wondering what other N routers I might consider. Suggestions?
Thanks.
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