In a message dated 3/2/10 8:08:05 AM, [email protected] writes:
> > On Mar 2, 2010, at 6:49 AM, John Carmonne wrote: > > > The router is OK, however I would use a USB wireless n dongle. The > > AirPort b card is real slow unless all you want is e-mail and surf > > the net, downloads are just a little quicker than dialup. > > > You're joking, right? > > 802.11b is 11Mb/s. It's shared across all devices on a single WAP, but > still for most people you'll get that kinds of speed most of the time, > unless you're stepped down because of signal issues (which will step > down 802.11g just as much) > > The VAST MAJORITY of broadband access in this country is about 7 MB/s. > In most of the country Broadband tops out at 12 mbps. > > So no. Airport B is NOT "real slow", it's faster than the vast > majority of American's internet connections. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > No joke, I've tested all my wireless conections with Speakeasy and the b cards are slower than the second comming. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
