Hi guys,
New here.
Would like to seek an opinion.
I am looking to buy a laptop.
However, it only comes with a Megabit network port (am assuming it is Ethernet 10/100)
Should I get it or buy a laptop with a Gigabit port?
My uses are:
1) Connecting to the internet via LAN Cable (internet speed is 200Mbps)
2) I do not intend to transfer files between devices regularly
3) Maybe transfer videos (maybe max of 7gb) within my own home network
My Concerns:
1) Will the Megabit port limit my download speed for my internet, meaning I will not get to fully enjoy the 200Mbps?
2) How does having a Megabit port affect the speed of a 7gb file transfer within my own home network as compared to a Gigabit port?
Hope to hear from you, sorry for the lengthy post.
Please let me know if you require more info from me.
Thank you!
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Yes and yes. Your network connection will be capped at 100Mbps, this will affect both transfers on the network and internet.
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Internet connection is my main concern.
So, going by your logic, a 100Mbps connection will be fine?
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If your internet is 200mbps, using 100 will cap you at 100.
So it depends what ur internet service is and if your router support 1000mbps. -
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It is a Lenovo u410, given free with a broadband plan sign up.
They switched the ports. Guess that explains why it is free. -
From what i can see, the U410 comes with gigabit ethernet as it should. Where did you get the specs and do you have the full model #?
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200Mbps internet is quite nice to have, you should utilize as much as you can from that opportunity
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I really doubt you are going to be seeing the full 200mbps. 100mbps will be fine for wired, and if you want faster you can use wireless N 450mbps, which should be able to saturate your internet connection even if it truly a full 200mbps.
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Three stream Wi-Fi does not provide real life speeds close to 200mbps so that's not a solution.
Ethernet 10/100 - Megabit vs Gigabit
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by maltease2014, Jul 5, 2012.