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802.11n USB network adapter

I use two years old MacMini limited to 802.11g with 801.11n capable Airport Express. I would like to use 802.11n for the reason of lower interference of cell phones etc. but not sure if adapters like this one http://us.startech.com/product/USB300WN2X2-USB-80211N-300-Mbps-Wireless-Network-Adapter-2T2R would work. How complicated this would be setup-wise in Snow Leopard? AE in my current setup is installed as "to join existing network" but my 2-wire wireless router is not 802.11n capable. Would you advise change or is it to much hassle (I have very few droputs).
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sufentanil
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I tried the Apple Airport Express also and found it extremely limiting. The configuration options were very sub-par in my opinion. I replaced it with a Netgear WNDR3300L that I flashed DD-WRT onto. (Yeah, it's a little more advanced procedure but well worth it.) Everything works beautifully now.

That say, 802.11g works great, too, and I feel is less finicky than n in many ways. So if it works fine for you, why mess with it?

Michael
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