Nexus One has Hidden Wireless N

inspiron41 · Apr 22, 2010

Nexus one has a hidden wireless N band in addition to the hidden FM transmitter. Hopefully we'll see these updates in froyo 2.2!

Nexus One learns a new trick, Wireless N – Android and Me

QrafTee · Apr 22, 2010

I could've sworn we have always known it had a 802.11n radio... I guess it is finally being used?

DVNO · Apr 22, 2010

This is huge, i will finally be able to connect at home.

antikryst · Apr 22, 2010

hopefully they can unlock a built in wireless FM transmitter to connect the N1 music player to a radio. that would be cool! 1 less accessory down and an instant connection to any car anytime.

hipocrazy · Apr 23, 2010

I'm confused. What exactly does this do? I already browse wifi at home.

martinl1030 · Apr 23, 2010

youre most likely on wireless G. wireless N is newer and faster

kaotix · Apr 23, 2010

This is seriously good news. What is it with all these phones with chips capable of better things being limited? Is it time restrictions on release dates for getting the phones out before implementing all their features?

I look forward to using my full N speeds on my Nexus One at home soon

smitty24 · Apr 23, 2010

Its live in cyan 5.0.6 too! Root FTW

Wifi N On Nexus One - CyanogenMod Forum

Roze · Apr 23, 2010

This might sound kind of noobish...but how is the wireless N band different from WIFI..I mean both access the router/modem wirlessly right? o_O

mindfrost82 · Apr 23, 2010

With Wifi you have A, B, G, and N. They all basically offer different speeds. N is the newest/fastest and G is the next. Its basically a standard called 802.11n.

|mpulse · Apr 23, 2010

Roze said:
This is noobish...but how is the wireless N band different from WIFI..I mean both access the router/modem wirlessly right?

martinl1030 said:
You're most likely on wireless G. wireless N is newer and faster

For more info.

inspiron41 · Apr 23, 2010

mindfrost82 said:
With Wifi you have A, B, G, and N. They all basically offer different speeds. N is the newest/fastest and G is the next. Its basically a standard called 802.11n.

as i understand N has a boarder reach and also faster than G. correct me if i'm wrong.

RAND0M1ZER · Apr 23, 2010

inspiron41 said:
as i understand N has a boarder reach and also faster than G. correct me if i'm wrong.

Correct. Although you can only use N with a compatible wireless router.

Rusty · Apr 24, 2010

The Nexus has had 802.11n (2.5Ghz) since launch. This is not new, it was even on the spec list for a while.

QrafTee · Apr 24, 2010

Rusty! said:
The Nexus has had 802.11n (2.5Ghz) since launch. This is not new, it was even on the spec list for a while.

That's what I'm saying, right? Like we always knew it was there so it was never "hidden," maybe unused.

Rusty · Apr 24, 2010

Not even unused, it's always been there and enabled. Just guess a lot of people didn't realise.

smitty24 · Apr 24, 2010

it hadnt always been available. they just released the drivers to enable it...

if you read the post - it says it was originally listed as a spec but later redacted with a link to that....

http://www.androidcentral.com/wifi-80211n-kinda-sorta-working-nexus-one

Rusty · Apr 24, 2010

People have been using the N1 on N only routers since release, it's always been working.

Roze · Apr 25, 2010

So...how would one go about using the N router on the N1? Do you need to be rooted?

Rusty · Apr 25, 2010

Don't have to do anything, just connect.

DVNO · Apr 25, 2010

Rusty! said:
Not even unused, it's always been there and enabled. Just guess a lot of people didn't realise.

Then is there a reason why i cannot connect at home with my N-router? I have no problem at work and girlfriends house with G. Any ideas?

QrafTee · Apr 25, 2010

DVNO said:
Then is there a reason why i cannot connect at home with my N-router? I have no problem at work and girlfriends house with G. Any ideas?

As a standard N-routers have to be backward compatible with G-devices so... it's probably a setting.

Roze · Apr 25, 2010

Rusty! said:
Don't have to do anything, just connect.

So how would I be able to tell if my WIFI is from the N router? I tried to look under WIFI in settings but can't find the info.

kevinnem · Apr 26, 2010

Just for teh record, wireless "N" will not really show any speed inprovment of the internet, compared to wireless "g"...

The reason for this is that the internet conection to the "out side" world is likely only 1 or 2% as fast as the wireless conection.

so basicly, you can use 2% of the bandwidth, or .2% of the bandwidth - at the end of the day it is not WIRELESS connection that is the limit.

Roze · Apr 26, 2010

kevinnem said:
Just for teh record, wireless "N" will not really show any speed inprovment of the internet, compared to wireless "g"...

The reason for this is that the internet conection to the "out side" world is likely only 1 or 2% as fast as the wireless conection.

so basicly, you can use 2% of the bandwidth, or .2% of the bandwidth - at the end of the day it is not WIRELESS connection that is the limit.

HUH?

I'm slow with tech terms like these >_> so...if there's no difference in speed from the router to wireless N or wireless G...why all the big bloody hype from every android/phone sites?

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