Easily be 802.11 n !
The nQuicky PCMCIA/CardBus is a great way
for PowerBook users to update their computers to the new 802.11 n
draft! This means full compatibility with the new AirPort Extreme Base
Station. The nQuicky brings the 802.11n draft which has a high speed
yield of 300 mbit/second (far better than the 802.11g standard).
Additionally the range is increased up to 3 times the range of 802.11
g.
This is all thanks to improvements over the previous
standard and MIMO technology. MIMO is Multi-Input Multi-Output, meaning
both the Base Station (or Router) and the Mac (or PC) must have
multiple antennas to employ something called “spatial-multiplexing”.
This is most important in the speed department, think of it as having a
4 lane highway instead of a 2 lane highway, and having plenty of
traffic for the former!
The computer industry as a whole is
embracing this new draft proposal, unsurprisingly Apple is at the
forefront by including it in their new Base Station. Also keep in mind
that 802.11 b/g Macs will still work with your new Base Station, with
the caveat that the Base Station is forced to adhere all connected Macs
to the lowest standard on the network. This is exactly why having all
older Macs (and PCs) up to the 802.11 n standard is the way to go!
*Please note, the nQuicky is assuming that you are connecting to an AirPort Extreme 'n' Base Station for full range and speed.
This product is compatible
with the following:
Macs with Power PC
Macs with CardBus Slot open
System Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher
Part #: Ncard-PMCIA
Quickertek PCMCIA/CardBus Upgrade Kit 802.11n