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Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:38:53 GMT

I am using the SE Xperia X10. Obviously I wish to connect with my wireless network at home.

My home wireless network is run by an Airport Express (made by Apple) and currently runs 802.11n only (5ghz) setting, which allows for the fastest transmission of data over my network.

This setting, while ideal for my lovely family of Macs, does not allow my phone to connect.

My question is: what mods/hacks/apps/etc are there out there that would enable my phone to access an N Wireless network? Or, is this all moot as this phone is not even N capable? I have not been able to find a similar thread elsewhere discussing this issue.

Another thought, has anyone had success with an App that synchs the Xperia X10 with Mac OSX, specifically Address Book and Calendar. Any insight would be appreciated.

PS. Why not use an iphone for all this you might ask? I'd rather not get into it as the whole story is just too painful.

Thanks for your time.

Re: Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:39:46 GMT

Quick edit: I am not interested in adjusting my wireless network settings, which is an option I'm aware.

Re: Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:01:33 GMT

pretty much all of the current generation of mobiles max out at 11g with the exception of the iphone 4.

Now, as I understand it the only real benefit of 11n is when you get into the 5 ghz band whereas the iphone 4 uses the 2.4ghz frequency so you will still suffer from the same old interferance problems as b/g users and speed differences will not be that much greater so not much gain really - it's another case of overhyped advertising and over selling goods by Apple.

If you want to use the network with your SE phone, then you'll have to alter your network settings

Re: Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:16:19 GMT

u dont have a choice, you'll need to set the router to G/N unfotunately this means your wireless cannot un at 300Mbps (30MB/s) as it also has to allow for G 54Mbps (5.4MB/s) until the device itself becomes N this is the only way

Re: Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 01:15:30 GMT

PS: Not true. The current generation is now using both G and N band.

Re: Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:21:09 GMT

Are you suggesting that this is now a feasible option with my phone or is this something only available to the latest version Xperia? Thanks for your comments everyone by the way.

Re: Using Wireless N with Xperia X10

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:20:18 GMT

Apparently Sony Ericsson is one of those few without the N-band option. Strange. But it should be in the next Xperia device.