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Steve Forrestor
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 5:10 am Post subject:
2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable, instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
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Kenneth Brehaut
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:19 am Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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Using a CAT-5 cable will give you more bandwidth. You may not notice a
difference for going on the internet since the wireless connection can
handle the bandwidth supplied by your ISP. If you hook up both the
wirelesss and CAT-5, windows will automatically use the CAT-5 connection.
"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable, instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send me an email
message.
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Richard G. Harper
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:51 am Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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1. If you will be transferring large files between computers you always
want to use wired over wireless. Your 11mbps connection will be at best 10%
of the speed you can get with wired. But if all you're doing is accessing
the Internet, then don't bother.
2. None whatsoever. Use one or the other, not both.
--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
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"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable, instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send me an email
message.
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John R Weiss
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 10:58 am Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote...
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I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable, instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the router?
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No. Usually your download speed is limited by the ISP. You probably have a 3
Mbps connection, so you're pulling about what you can expect.
| Quote: | (2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
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No. If you have a wired connection, there is no advantage to having an
additional wireless connection. |
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 12:43 pm Post subject:
2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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| Quote: | -----Original Message-----
I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports.
My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-
5 cable, instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room
with the router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both
a CAT-5 cable and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room
with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send
me an email message.
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Steve Forrestor
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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Thanks!
"Kenneth Brehaut" <meathead1963@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Using a CAT-5 cable will give you more bandwidth. You may not notice a
difference for going on the internet since the wireless connection can
handle the bandwidth supplied by your ISP. If you hook up both the
wirelesss and CAT-5, windows will automatically use the CAT-5 connection.
"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:UKqdnU00rc3vhVvcRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable,
instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the
router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable
and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send me an email
message.
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Steve Forrestor
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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Thanks!
"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:uQKaoZj5EHA.2016@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | 1. If you will be transferring large files between computers you always
want to use wired over wireless. Your 11mbps connection will be at best
10% of the speed you can get with wired. But if all you're doing is
accessing the Internet, then don't bother.
2. None whatsoever. Use one or the other, not both.
--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:UKqdnU00rc3vhVvcRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable,
instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the
router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable
and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send me an email
message.
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Steve Forrestor
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Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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Thanks!
"John R Weiss" <jrweiss98155@NOSPAM.comcast.net> wrote in message
news:uVuTHll5EHA.3416@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | "Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote...
I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable,
instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the
router?
No. Usually your download speed is limited by the ISP. You probably have
a 3 Mbps connection, so you're pulling about what you can expect.
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable
and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
No. If you have a wired connection, there is no advantage to having an
additional wireless connection.
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Richard G. Harper
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 3:00 am Post subject:
Re: 2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions |
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You're welcome.
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Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:6u2dnT_Bn9grUlvcRVn-2A@comcast.com...
| Quote: | Thanks!
"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:uQKaoZj5EHA.2016@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
1. If you will be transferring large files between computers you always
want to use wired over wireless. Your 11mbps connection will be at best
10% of the speed you can get with wired. But if all you're doing is
accessing the Internet, then don't bother.
2. None whatsoever. Use one or the other, not both.
--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Steve Forrestor" <gfr92y@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:UKqdnU00rc3vhVvcRVn-uQ@comcast.com...
I have a B-type wireless router with 4 additional ports. My typical
wireless connection is:
o Wireless Signal Strength: "Excellent"
o Network Connection Speed: 11 Mbps
o Internet Download Speed: 2,600-2,800 mbps
(1) Is there any reason to connect to my network by a CAT-5 cable,
instead
of the wireless connection, when I am working in the room with the
router?
(2) Is there any reason to connect to my network by both a CAT-5 cable
and
the wireless connection when I am working in the room with the router?
TIA!
Steve
gfrx92y@yahoo.com
Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send me an email
message.
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