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Packet loss over wireless connection?

Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by MrWatt, Sep 13, 2008.

MrWatt Notebook Enthusiast

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Hi, I recently read somewhere that sometimes packet loss occurs when downloading data over a wireless connection, so for larger downloads you should do it over a wired connection. I'm just wondering if this is true? Because sometimes a wired ethernet connection is just not possible for me to use or is not convenient. Would it really be a problem, and if it happens when downloading a large file (such as a large pdf) could the file end up being corrupted? I don't know much about this, and though I haven't had any problems in my experience, I'm just wondering if it could be an issue (even if just rarely). Thanks.

MrWatt, Sep 13, 2008

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kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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Packet loss can happen at any time, and it isn't just because you are on a wireless connection. Ignore what you read - you can download all you want on a wireless connection. I haven't had a wired connection at my house for over three years and haven't had a corrupted download (because of my connection) yet.

kegobeer, Sep 13, 2008

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Remember there is error detection and correction built right into the OSI model.

nizzy1115, Sep 13, 2008

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