Hi
In general I do not think that currently buying a Draft-N device is a Good
move.
To benefit from the N component both Wireless Router and Computer Wireless
Card has to be Draft-N.
A pair of those goes from almost $200 with $80-$100 for additional good
card, and then taking the risk that some of the last changes before the
802.11n standard would deem the investment a Bust.
Technologically 802.11n improve the transfer speed between Local computers
(It does not improve Internet Speed).
Thus, if someone really uses the Wireless for serious LAN work it might be a
consideration to get a Drfat-N, otherwise to save few seconds on casual
transfer it does not worth the investment.
Second advantage of N might be coverage. However the expectations are really
exaggerated. In most cases if the environment is highly unfriendly to
Wireless switching from g to N is Not going to yield dramatic improvement.
At this point I personally use a good 802,1g device rather than going the N
way.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"Nicdig" wrote in message
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> Hi, I have to get a wireless router and the question I have is which one
> will work with XP or VIsta. is it the one that has the G at the end or the
> N
> ? WHat is the difference. I think N is newer but will the G routers work
> too with any machine? Also, does it matter what OS i have (XP or
> Vista)....My internet service is cable and I used to have it hooked up to
> my
> desktop wired. But, I bought a Laptop with wireless and want to use it
> around my house as I take LT with me.
> thanks in advance
>
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