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    A weird/dumb question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Tim, Apr 21, 2006.

  1. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Okay here is a strange question for everyone. I might just be reading something wrong but this is bugging me so much I need to ask.

    If I get a service that has Up to 3-5 Mbps download/Up to 896 Kbps upload, I am not using all of my potential for my 802.11G connection correct? My laptop can handle 54Mbps but if I only get a 3-5Mbps download speed from my provider I am not really using all my connection speed right?

    Hope I didn't confuse anyone. lol
    Tim
     
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    Correct. But even with the 3-5 mbps of bandwidth, chance is true max bandwidth u'll get is around 3 Max; and even with that you probably won't be using all of it.

    -Aphirat
     
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  3. Tim

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    Intresting...So really no one could max out their G card unless you had a 54Mbps download speed. Okay then this leads me to another question. Why doesn't everyone use wireless B since most connections don't top 11Mbps. Just a thought...
    Tim
     
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    because those speeds ARE available for LAN traffic.
     
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    computer to computer transfer speeds can make use of 54mbps+ speeds
     
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    Wireless connectivity is not just for internet service. You can also connect to a network through a wireless access point. I'm assuming the network speed would be alot faster than your internet connection (10/100/1000 mbps).
     
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    File transfers as everyone mentioned, between computers on the same network.

    PLUS, as your signal strength drops, connection speed drops too. b drops 11->5.5->2->1. On the other hand g drops 54->48->36->24->18->12->9->6
    as you can see this is more benificial!

    EDIT: for further info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11g
     
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  8. Tim

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    Thanks everyone for clearing that up. :)
    Tim
     
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