On Mon, 2003-08-11 at 18:16, Adam Hewitt wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Unless I am mistaken, I am of the belief that a wireless network with, for
> example, an access point and four laptops will give each laptop the full
> 11Mbps connection (depending on signal strength and quality), and *not*
> divide the 11Mb between all remote connections due to the fact that it is a
> switched network. My manager is arguing the contrary.
> 
> Does anyone know where I can get some information that spells it out so that
> I can give it to my boss (or learn from my mistakes :)

Don't believe everything you read...but:

How fast is a wireless connection?
Wireless provides a network connection comparable in speed to a wired
Ethernet network. UCSD's wireless network provides a shared 11Mbps
connection. Because the connection is shared, the speed of your
connection will drop as more users in your area connect.

From
http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,1777,00.html?delivery=&coming_from=

Cheers,
Rob
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