Recommended settings for 802.11n connectivity FOR Intel wifi link
zz: http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/sb/CS-030709.htm
| What are the recommended settings for 802.11n connectivity? |
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Knowledgebase Article
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It is strongly recommended that your adapter and wireless router software be up to date. Do I have the latest driver? |
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If you are not receiving the expected performance from your Intel® Wireless products and wireless routers review the following recommendations.
- Set your wireless router to use channel bonding (40 MHz).
Implementing channel bonding on the wireless router will allow the router to use 2 channels at the same time. Channel bonding is also known as mixed mode.
- The following adapter settings can be found under the Advanced menu on Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software. Your settings should match the values below. These are the default settings for Intel Wireless Adapters supporting 802.11n.
| Property |
Value |
| 802.11n Channel Width for band 2.4 |
Auto (not in 20 MHz only) |
| 802.11n Channel Width for band 5.2 |
Auto (not in 20 MHz only) |
| 802.11n Mode |
Enabled |
| Fat Channel Intolerant |
Disabled |
| Roaming Aggressiveness |
Medium (or less) |
| Throughput Enhancement |
Disabled |
| Transmit Power |
Highest |
| Wireless Mode |
802.11a/b/g |
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- On the wireless router check the following options:
| Property |
Value |
| Auto Channel Scan |
Enable |
| 802.11 Mode |
use 802.11 only |
| Channel Width |
40MHz |
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| Note |
WEP and WPA-TKIP are not compatible with 802.11n. |
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Disclaimer
Operating System:
| Windows Vista*, Windows XP* |
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