Question for computer dudes

[mdd]

alright i got my desktop rigged up on the cable and i'm trying to get my laptop on wireless.

is it true that if i were to get a wireless 802.11G (54Mbps) vs. wireless 802.11B (11Mbps) my download time from the net would be the same with both?

the guy at the store told me the only difference is sharing files between the two computers, which i would really never use


i guess i'm trying to get by buying the cheaper setup, bc the G is alot more expensive, i can get the whole linksys setup for 80 bucks on the B setup

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...50451&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01028


but if i were to go G i'd have to drop 80 on the card

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...33445&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01028

and 100 on the base

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ype=product&productCategoryId=cat01028&cmp=


so if i dont give a fuck about Xferring files from both my computers the B would be fine?

 

[chesty]

i have the g and it is very fast on the net. Never owned the b, but since it is old school why bother with it?

 

[mdd]

cuz B is way less expensive, and if the G doesnt benefit my use why bother with the more expensive one


i agree though, i have a problem where if i buy something i always have to have the biggest fastest and strongest

 

[sconoscuito]

i got that linksys router connected to my computer and use my laptop wirelessly just fine, download speed is okay and surfing the internet is same as my other computer

i did have some trouble with linksys router though the first time when I tried to protect my network but i fixed it

by the way im talking about the B, dont know anything about the g one

 

[PIGEON-RAT]

your connection to the net has nothing to do with your home wireless network setup. if you want to save cash, go with the B. my wireless network at home is B just because i have a bunch of computers and 2 access points. going with G would've been faster for file transfers, but a hell of a lot more expensive.

 

[mdd]

so the only thing i gain if i buy G is the ability to transfer files between my two computers faster....?

 

[Zyglamail]

It all depends on your internet setup amd how fast it is feeding you. If its not feeding you faster than 11mbit, then getting a faster card will be of little help.

 

[mdd]

doesnt most cable modems cap off at 5mbps at max anyway?

 

[XBiker]

You would probably be fine with the B standard, but in all honesty, the G is the new (and better) standard.

Most places will be offering B/G (mixed) networks, so B will remain for a while. More and more public places and businesses are offering wireless internet access these days.

Personally, I dropped the extra $$ to go with G. At some point in time, you will probably want to go G.

You are correct in the fact that your internet connection is going to be slower than your wireless B through put.

However, extra bandwidth is always good, especially if you are running multiple clients (computers) on your network.


Bottom line, B will work just fine for you.

G is the future.

 

[OMGWTFBBQ]

Nearly all routers/switches will max out at 10Mbps going outside of the network, and the 802.11b protocol maxes out at 11Mbps.
But the same routers/switches will do 100Mbit (some even gigabit) on the inside net (you really have zero need for gigabit at home other than in clustering situations).

So the faster wireless is indeed only useful for local transfers, but doesn't matter for outside connections.

On a side note, no matter how fast your connection is, after you get to the level of a cable modem, the limiting factor is more on the server delivering the content to you than it is your connection.

If you aren't going to have a home network - get B - you have no need for G and B is cheaper.
If you later decide to upgrade to G, it will be cheaper by then and your current system will likely be obsolete by then anyway.

I currently use G in my house, but that is mainly b/c I have G built into my laptop.

 

[mdd]

awesome info guys

 

[mdd]

like i said i think i'll go with the B standard. i'll never really use a public access and i'll never have to transfer files between computers at a super fast rate

 

[digger]

"Never" is a long time... but you'll probably be happy with the "b" for a good long while. Especially if it's just for the notebook. After all, how big is your notebook's hard drive? How long would it take to fill it all the way up at 11Mbps? Not all that long.

I've got 100Mbps at home but I've also got six machines on that network.

Homer Simpson: "D-oh, isn't there anything faster than a microwave?"

 

[mdd]

[BI've got 100Mbps at home but I've also got six machines on that network.
[/B]

nerd

 

[got big?]

i've got b it's fine... you'd be lucky to see 1/10 of the bandwidth of the b through your cable connection so it shouldn't effect speed..

 

[jnuts]

I've got 100Mbps at home but I've also got six machines on that network.

10 machines... with 3 rackmounts

 

[got big?]

no rackmounts although i;ve considered, i got 4 xp machines, 2 sparc 5's, vintage ipx, and an openbsd 200gig personal ftp/mp3 server

i definitely want to add a mac to my collection, those new ones are sick, and i want to pickup and old sgi indy and a next color now that i can afford them.. couldn;t when i was in high school and they were so cool then

 

[TC2]

so the only thing i gain if i buy G is the ability to transfer files between my two computers faster....?

yes, I tried both and I decided it was'nt worth the extra $ since I don't share files that much any way.