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    Verizon Fios

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Trickology, Dec 12, 2006.

  1. Trickology

    Trickology Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got verizon fios yesterday i got the one that connects at 20mps i get 20+ when wired but i only get 10 wireless is that normal?

    i have a dell E1705 with a the intel proset card

    The modem they give is a modem\wireless router and says it goes up to 54mps

    Thanks
     
    Trickology, Dec 12, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wireless connections are a 1/2 duplex mode.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 13, 2006
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    Bobmitch Notebook Virtuoso

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    No.

    I have FiOS 15/2 service and get 15/2 on my desktop (wired through gigabit lan) and 15/2 on my two wireless setups, including my Dell 1505 with Draft N card. On the Verizon homepage...there is a help center. Go to http://speedtest.verizon.net and run a speed test on your 1705. On the result page, there should be a button to optimize your connection. USE IT! Once done...you should see a dramatic speed increase. There is no reason you should not enjoy full speed on any machine you have

    Bob
     
    Bobmitch, Dec 14, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    11n and MIMO can do full duplex. 11b/g are 1/2 duplex, 1 radio, and will have a limited speed. But should be fast enough for your service.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 14, 2006
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