Ethernet

johay · 02-16-2008, 04:28 AM

Okay first of all for asking this you may call me an idoit, when it comes to building my pc I've had a few months experiance with hardware and stuff, but never encouted Ethernet what I know off. And when it comes down to anything to do with router, networking & Ethernet or anything like that I'm just an idoit with it.

so this morning I get a letter from my ISP telling me my 4mb package will be moved upto 10mb in the next few weeks. So obviously now I was happy, but I realize that my belkin g network adapter may not get the full speed of the net as It's only 54 mbps. Can somone tell me if that's true?

Also then It give sme information on the site I should use "Ethernet" I wasn't to fussed have I have Gigabyte Ethernet on my motherboard (ASUS m2n-e SLI). the question is how do i connect my Ethernet for wireless? obviously I connect one end into the Ethernet port but how do I set up the Ethernet up for wireless?

the ways my computers connect are one of my pcs is connected upto the modem with and obviously my modem is connected to my router and the other is connected via my network adapter connecting to that router.

I realize this is a stupid question. But I really need to know. Thanks in advance.

johnwill · 02-16-2008, 12:27 PM

Well, while you may not get the full bandwidth, you'll probably get most of it. I see connections between 6-7 to 8-9 mbits/sec with various 802.11g connections to laptops. A funny thing is, I have a ZyXEL router that is configured as a WAP, and it will give me a full 15mbit connection to my fiber account, so all wireless adapters are not created equal.

johay · 02-16-2008, 12:48 PM

Hmm..If I can get into the range of 7 with my 802.11g (sonce my router is the same) I'd be happy as it's "up to 10 meg" so I suspect I would get in the range of 6-9 in peak hours anyway. Although I don't think I would of going with ethernet as it may get me lets say 1 meg more at MAX but the wiring and the wires always being there would be a big pain.

johnwill · 02-16-2008, 04:35 PM

Well, if the wireless doesn't work, live with the wired connection.

02-16-2008, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
johay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England, South yorkshire, Rotherham Posts: 60 OS: XP	Ethernet Okay first of all for asking this you may call me an idoit, when it comes to building my pc I've had a few months experiance with hardware and stuff, but never encouted Ethernet what I know off. And when it comes down to anything to do with router, networking & Ethernet or anything like that I'm just an idoit with it. so this morning I get a letter from my ISP telling me my 4mb package will be moved upto 10mb in the next few weeks. So obviously now I was happy, but I realize that my belkin g network adapter may not get the full speed of the net as It's only 54 mbps. Can somone tell me if that's true? Also then It give sme information on the site I should use "Ethernet" I wasn't to fussed have I have Gigabyte Ethernet on my motherboard (ASUS m2n-e SLI). the question is how do i connect my Ethernet for wireless? obviously I connect one end into the Ethernet port but how do I set up the Ethernet up for wireless? the ways my computers connect are one of my pcs is connected upto the modem with and obviously my modem is connected to my router and the other is connected via my network adapter connecting to that router. I realize this is a stupid question. But I really need to know. Thanks in advance.

02-16-2008, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ethernet Well, while you may not get the full bandwidth, you'll probably get most of it. I see connections between 6-7 to 8-9 mbits/sec with various 802.11g connections to laptops. A funny thing is, I have a ZyXEL router that is configured as a WAP, and it will give me a full 15mbit connection to my fiber account, so all wireless adapters are not created equal. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-16-2008, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
johay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England, South yorkshire, Rotherham Posts: 60 OS: XP	Re: Ethernet Hmm..If I can get into the range of 7 with my 802.11g (sonce my router is the same) I'd be happy as it's "up to 10 meg" so I suspect I would get in the range of 6-9 in peak hours anyway. Although I don't think I would of going with ethernet as it may get me lets say 1 meg more at MAX but the wiring and the wires always being there would be a big pain.

02-16-2008, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ethernet Well, if the wireless doesn't work, live with the wired connection. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience