802.11ac Wi-Fi???

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Sorry for being technically challenged, but I have what may sound like a stupid question.

I'm contemplating getting either the late 2013 MBP 15" or the Mid 2014 MBP 15".

I see that for wireless they use 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Does that mean I need to get a new router, or will my old Linksys 802.11a/b/g still work?

If my old one will still work with this new computer, will there be a drawback?

Thanks for being willing to help this old fart out!

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So sorry, but I think I just found the answer....If I understand it correctly, the new computer would still be comparable with my old router.

Please let me know if I'm wrong.

 

[jonbravo77]

Sorry for being technically challenged, but I have what may sound like a stupid question.

I'm contemplating getting either the late 2013 MBP 15" or the Mid 2014 MBP 15".

I see that for wireless they use 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Does that mean I need to get a new router, or will my old Linksys 802.11a/b/g still work?

If my old one will still work with this new computer, will there be a drawback?

Thanks for being willing to help this old fart out!

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So sorry, but I think I just found the answer....If I understand it correctly, the new computer would still be comparable with my old router.

Please let me know if I'm wrong.

It is backwards compatible. You just won't get the performance that ac offers. But it will still work just fine.

 

[2984839]

It will be backwards compatible with 802.11n routers, but will only run at 802.11n speeds in that scenario.

 

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That's good to know. I appreciate both of yours replies.
Best wishes!
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