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texasboy:
Just a general question to all of you.
Yes I can connect to my broadband by ethernet cable when the rest of the family are out. Speeds and downloads are great.
When family returns I connect back up to the wireless router to keep everyone online. How much does a router slow your system down if any? Is there really a big difference between the older 54mb router and say the 104-8mb. Im sure there are even better routers out there for a price.
It doesnt seem to affect me much,but just wanted your thoughts
cheers

dinner123:
theres not really a difference yet, most laptops with built in wireless cards and even those with a USB wifi adaptor, only support 54mbps. unless you get 55MB broadband you should be ok

texasboy:
But why do I have the choice of 54mbs and 104mbs. Is the latter faster or just a marketing ploy??
cheers

TheHalf™:
With a wireless router you will always lose latency\ip packets and your connection vs. wired will make a difference.

TheHalf™

dinner123:

--- Quote from: texasboy on July 10, 2006, 08:15:41 am ---But why do I have the choice of 54mbs and 104mbs. Is the latter faster or just a marketing ploy??
cheers

--- End quote ---
the latter is faster if your wireless equipment supports it. however 54mbps is the standard at the moment and nearly all products with built in wi-fi support only that

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