iPod Touch - Touch: will it slow down my wireless n

mjconn · mjconn #1 (**permalink**)

07-27-2008, 09:49 PM

I passed this topic on a forum at some point but have not been able to track it back down.

I'm considering getting an Ipod Touch. Does using an Ipod Touch on my wireless n Airport Extreme drop the connection with my MBP down to a b/g connection. Is it necessary to have another router (maybe an Express) to take on the lower Ipod touch signal?

I will not have the Touch online that often at home. Likely only to sync things if I keep my MobileMe account, or to play around if my wife is on the computer, but I am curious about the signal.

Thanks for any help.

karudzo · karudzo #2 (**permalink**)

07-27-2008, 10:10 PM

It'll drop it down to G.

cyberfed · cyberfed #3 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 09:45 PM

Yep, that's the fine print on most wireless N ( or A )routers, ALL devices connected to it must be N rated or else the router will run at the slower protocols...

unless you are moving some serious traffic over your local LAN (no not internet) the difference between N and G is not even worth debating.

If you want a good throughput on your LAN go wired and get a router that supports gigabit ethernet.

mjconn · mjconn #4 (**permalink**)

07-31-2008, 05:08 PM

Thanks. Sounds like it might not be a drastic change in speed anyway. I'll only be putting it through usual home use, not a whole lot of traffic.

baggss · baggss #5 (**permalink**)

07-31-2008, 05:58 PM

It wouldn't really matter. Your network might be rated for 54Mbs but your internet connection is likely no more that 15Mbs. Unless you are streaming video to an ATV or something similar, you won't see a difference.

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mjconn #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 33	07-27-2008, 09:49 PM I passed this topic on a forum at some point but have not been able to track it back down. I'm considering getting an Ipod Touch. Does using an Ipod Touch on my wireless n Airport Extreme drop the connection with my MBP down to a b/g connection. Is it necessary to have another router (maybe an Express) to take on the lower Ipod touch signal? I will not have the Touch online that often at home. Likely only to sync things if I keep my MobileMe account, or to play around if my wife is on the computer, but I am curious about the signal. Thanks for any help.
	QUOTE Thanks

karudzo #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 27, 2006 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 445 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 17" 2.6GHz 4GB RAM	07-27-2008, 10:10 PM It'll drop it down to G.
	QUOTE Thanks

mjconn #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 33	07-31-2008, 05:08 PM Thanks. Sounds like it might not be a drastic change in speed anyway. I'll only be putting it through usual home use, not a whole lot of traffic.
	QUOTE Thanks

baggss #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	07-31-2008, 05:58 PM It wouldn't really matter. Your network might be rated for 54Mbs but your internet connection is likely no more that 15Mbs. Unless you are streaming video to an ATV or something similar, you won't see a difference.
	QUOTE Thanks

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