2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions

[Steve Forrestor]

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
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[Kenneth Brehaut]

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.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

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.

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[John R Weiss]

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.

 

[Guest]

-----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
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[Steve Forrestor]

Thanks!

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]

Thanks!

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.

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Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
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* 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

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
(e-mail address removed)

Note: Remove the "x" in my email address above to send me an email
message.

 

[Steve Forrestor]

Thanks!

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.



No. If you have a wired connection, there is no advantage to having an
additional wireless connection.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

You're welcome.

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Thanks!

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] (e-mail address removed)
* 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

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
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message.