Question RE: Wireless Router Speeds and Internet Connection Speeds

JInglee · Jan 20, 2007, 04:12 PM

HI

Feel somewhat dense having to ask but....

If I have a Wireless card and Router say, capanle or 54Mbps but an internet cable connection at 6, what is the point, or is there any benefit to getting a wireless router with higher speeds, or am I limited by my cable speed?

Hope this makes sence...but what is the pint of buying a wirelss router capable of 108Mbps if your internet provider has you set at 6?

Any clarity would be appreciated.

Zelig · Jan 20, 2007, 04:26 PM

A router at 54 Mbps will have a faster network speed than your internet connection, allowing faster file transfers across your networked computers. Usually this will not be the full 54 Mbps, a good rule of thumb for wireless connections is to expect about half the speed of its rating.

**temeteus82** · Jan 20, 2007, 04:27 PM

The point is, if you have more computers in the WLAN they can transfer files faster. Same thing if you have normal 10/100 LAN with multiple computers.

Jan 20, 2007, 04:12 PM	#1
JInglee DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	Question RE: Wireless Router Speeds and Internet Connection Speeds HI Feel somewhat dense having to ask but.... If I have a Wireless card and Router say, capanle or 54Mbps but an internet cable connection at 6, what is the point, or is there any benefit to getting a wireless router with higher speeds, or am I limited by my cable speed? Hope this makes sence...but what is the pint of buying a wirelss router capable of 108Mbps if your internet provider has you set at 6? Any clarity would be appreciated. __________________ "A man will allow himself to remain locked inside of a room with a door that is unlocked and opens inwards as long as it does not occur to him to pull, rather than push against it."

Jan 20, 2007, 04:26 PM	#2
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	A router at 54 Mbps will have a faster network speed than your internet connection, allowing faster file transfers across your networked computers. Usually this will not be the full 54 Mbps, a good rule of thumb for wireless connections is to expect about half the speed of its rating. __________________ --