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    Lowtax4eva Posts: 2,467, Reputation: 190
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    Nov 30, 2007, 04:55 PM
    Switching from Wired to Wireless
    I have cable internet right now, I went on a few sites and tested my internet speed and got between 1520 and 2800 KBPS download speed, if I switch to a wireless home network will I maintain the same speed?

    I really don't know a lot about wireless networking but I would buy the following wireless G router:

    Dell : D-LINK NETWORKS WBR-2310 Wireless Rangebooster G Router : Wireless Routers : Home & Home Office

    And these wireless cards for my 2 desktops:

    Dell : D-LINK NETWORKS DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless PCI Adapter : Adapters – Wireless : Home & Home Office

    I know the 108 MBPS is the theoretical maximum but what would be the actual speed I would see? Most importantly are these 2 items compatible?

    Thanks for any help on this one!
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    Dec 3, 2007, 07:22 AM
    your wireless connection speed depends on many variables (distance, location of router/PCs; interference, wall material, etc, etc) - more often than not issues with wireless is connectivity NOT speed. Wireless is a "shared technology". That is, if you are connected wirelessly at 100Mbps (theoretical), 2 laptop with share this connection (50mbps x2)...

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    Dec 7, 2007, 08:02 AM
    Well at the moment we have 2 desktops, we're in an apartment and moving the wires is almost impossible without drilling through the walls. The distance wouldn't be more than 15 feet.

    What I'm trying to get a feel for is whether or not the maximum theoretical speed of a wireless connection is the same as the theoretical maximum speed of a wired connection... I can't seem to find this online, but maybe I'm googling the wrong things.
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    Dec 7, 2007, 08:21 AM
    Theoretical wired speeds are not more than 80% of the network speed. i.g. 10 mbps will have a limit of 8 mpbs.

    A wired link will depend primarily on obstacles, signal strength and interference.
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    Dec 11, 2007, 01:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lowtax4eva
    Well at the moment we have 2 desktops, we're in an apartment and moving the wires is almost impossible without drilling through the walls. The distance wouldnt be more than 15 feet.

    What im trying to get a feel for is wether or not the maximum theoretical speed of a wireless connection is the same as the theoretical maximum speed of a wired connection... i can't seem to find this online, but maybe im googling the wrong things.
    LowTax, wired speeds - not internet speeds - is dependent on the ethernet to ethernet connection, which in your case is likely 100Mbps. Wireless speeds in an apartment bldg with other wireless units is a total crap shoot.

    Basically, if you can get online with wireless, then great - your online. Due to (EMI/EFI) interference, don't be surprised when your wireless speeds a/o connectivity goes intermittent.

    If ethernet is not an alternate option - consider powerline adapters - which run the data over the power lines. You got sockets? :D

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    Dec 11, 2007, 01:54 PM
    Your network connection is Ethernet (whether its wired or wireless). A wired connection will always be faster and more stable than wireless. The connection between you and the Internet is generally measured to your router not on your internal LAN.
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