Airport Extreme WIFI N

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Hello:

I'm writting here since i've been having troubleshoot configuring Airport Extreme the way i want. I would like to configure it in order to enable WIFI 802.11G/A (5 GHz) and another one with WIFI 802.11N (2,4 GHz).

I beleive that my model doesn't allow 802.11N 5 GHz (Model MC340LL/A)...is that right?

-This is the configuration i have in Airport Utility:

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-The configuration i got in the Wireless Network Options (5 GHz):

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-My mac shows the following characteristics of my 5GHz network:

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-My mac shows the following characteristics of my 2,4GHz network:

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-The characteristics shown by IStumbler for my network:

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As you can see, my Mac tells me i got tow wifi networks:
IUMR --> 802.11g de 2,4 GHz
IUMR5 --> 802.11a de 5GHz

Istubler says another thing:
IUMR --> 802.11g de 2,4 GHz
IUMR5 --> 802.11n de 5GHz

1. Is it correctly configured my Airport Extreme?

2. Is this the best configuration i can have in order to get the best of my network?
I need the bet performance for my network, since i'm doing 1080p HD video streaming. I have an HDD connected to my Airport Extreme and I algo have an WDTV Live Plus wich reads the content from my HDD through my network. That's whi i need the best performance possible.

3. Am i having the best network speed? I beleive is 802.11N

Thanks for your help.
 

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First, I have to applaud the thoroughness of this post. Easily one of the best 1st posts I've seen. I'd probably be more help if my Spanish was a little better (meaning a lot better). I'm not quite sure what's going on - but your router is definitely 'n' capable and you definitely do not seem to be getting a very good link rate.

First - I'd turn off all other devices that are trying to connect - and just ensure you have a single 802.11n device trying to connect (no a,b or g devices) - to start the trouble shooting. Move the 'n' device close enough to wnsure you have good signal strength and see if it shows you with an 'n' connection. I don't have an AE (yet) so I'm not familiar with any unique menus that may be available.

Also - which Mac do you have? Is it an older Mac?
 
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Thanks Brian! I'm trying to do my best :)
I've edited the original post in order to upload pictures with Airport Utility and my system in english.

As you can see, now the information says it works under 802.11N. When i first posted the images, it told me it was working on 802.11A (2,4 GHz) and 802.11G (5 GHz).

I thought my Airport Extreme wasn't able to transmit 802.11N on 5GHz, i was wrong?

Answering your question: I have an MacBook (13-inch Late 2006) (Intel Core 2 Duo).
I'm attaching a print of Aiport system information:

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I'm still wondering about the questions i mentioned on my first post.
Thanks for your help!
 
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First as far as I know g has never operated in the 5GHz range only a and n.
b,g and n can all operate in the 2.4GHz.
I would also switch to WPA2 personnal instead of the combo WPA/WPA2 you selected
besides better security it seems to help with signal quality.
 
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Hello:

I'm writting here since i've been having troubleshoot configuring Airport Extreme the way i want. I would like to configure it in order to enable WIFI 802.11G/A (5 GHz) and another one with WIFI 802.11N (2,4 GHz).

You can configure 802.11 A/B/G/N in the 2.4Ghz range but only 802.11G/N in the 5Ghz range. Your Model is capable of doing just that.

Unfortunately I am not and home and don't have access to my network to verify what your picture shows.
 

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You can configure 802.11 A/B/G/N in the 2.4Ghz range but only 802.11G/N in the 5Ghz range. Your Model is capable of doing just that.

Unfortunately I am not and home and don't have access to my network to verify what your picture shows.

Slight clarification on the above. Should be 802.11b/g/n in 2.4GHz and 802.11a/n in the 5 GHz bands.
 
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Thanks for your response.
My router will always transmit i all combinations? I mean:
It will transmit in b, g and n at the same time? My computer will connect to the best one from the ones available?
 
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Yes to the first question and the second if its a late model meaning the last couple of years. This is the same model I have which is the model before the current one with
improved range radios.
 
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Slight clarification on the above. Should be 802.11b/g/n in 2.4GHz and 802.11a/n in the 5 GHz bands.

I thought it would do a in 2.4Ghz but I guess not. That seems odd somehow. The G/N was a typo, good catch.
 

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I thought it would do a in 2.4Ghz but I guess not. That seems odd somehow. The G/N was a typo, good catch.

Understandable since primarily - g was the addition of OFDM which 802.11a was already using. Basically g brought a to the 2.4GHz band - but by definition a is 5GHz.
 

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