2 Basic Wired-Wireless Connection Questions

Dec 20, 2004 2 Replies

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 snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com



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


(1) no and (2) no.

The wireless speed to your router is faster than the speed you have to the internet - so it makes no difference.

If, on the other hand - you were doing file sharing, backups, etc over your home network to other computers on your home network - then the wired speed would be much much faster than the wireless speed..

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required