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two laptops One uses wireless g the other wireless b

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  • 24-11-2009 1:08pm
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    k123456
    Registered Users Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭


    I have two laptops in the house

    One uses wireless g the other wireless b

    My router supports b and g

    I have a 3mb broadband link

    using speedtest.net both come in at just under the 3mb mark

    Just wondering why the b laptop doesnt come out as slower, using speedtest.net


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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,218 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    b is max 54Mbps, g is max 108 Mbps, both way higher than the BB connection speed
    [edit: oops, I stand corrected by the next post...]


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    Some_Person
    Closed Accounts Posts: 491 ✭✭Some_Person


    802.11B is 11mbps (5mbps max actual throughput).
    802.11G is 54mbps (24mbps max actual throughput), although turbo G is rated at 108mbps or so.
    So to answer your question, B wouldn't be slower since it has the available(and extra) throughput available.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    As a matter of interest how are you handling your security? B only does WEP if I recall correctly.


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    k123456
    Registered Users Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭k123456


    Re security Router has wpa enabled, and the B laptop connects fine


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