I am considering buying an airport extreme basestation, but I read the following information on apple's website that seems to indicate that if there are any slower computers connected (via 802.11 b/g) the speed of the whole network goes down.
Is this true? If I have two 802.11n computers on the network, and a single 802.11b computer joins the network then the entire wireless network speed drops to the lowest common denominator (802.11b) ? This would be very bad.
Thanks for any clarification
Rich
-----------Excerpt from Apple.com---------------
1) Based on a comparison with Apple's 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort or AirPort Extreme enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
Is this true? If I have two 802.11n computers on the network, and a single 802.11b computer joins the network then the entire wireless network speed drops to the lowest common denominator (802.11b) ? This would be very bad.
Thanks for any clarification
Rich
-----------Excerpt from Apple.com---------------
1) Based on a comparison with Apple's 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort or AirPort Extreme enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.