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ALL wireless devices are constricted by antennas and wireless chipsets. Newer, higher-end routers have multiples of each and allow multiple simultaneous wireless networks to be broadcast independently. This means that there is a separate network broadcast for g(up to 54Mbps), n(up to 300Mbps), and a/n(up to 600 Mbps, also known as 5GHz band).

The vast majority of routers operate a single wireless network known as a "Mixed-Mode" network, where the network supports multiple connection specifications (a/b/g/n). On these routers, the connection speed is determined by the devices connected. The network will resort back to a Wireless-G connection if a legacy device is connected.

The only way to get the true speeds of Wireless-N is to have what is known as a "Pure-N" or "N-Only" network set up. This means the router is configured to only broadcast an 802.11n (or 802.11a/n for 5GHz band) signal spreading over multiple channels (think driving down the middle of a two lane road instead of just one lane...more room means you can drive a wider car!) and you are required to use the WPA/WPA2 PSK option. This will result in faster connection speeds.


Be warned! This will NOT increase your internet speed, but it will help prevent issues with wireless performance degrading things like Netflix streaming.