On Dec 4, 2008, at 11:39 AM, Kris Tilford wrote:
> > On Dec 4, 2008, at 1:26 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: > >> If that ethernet network storage is connected to the >> Airport Extreme and then accessed with my macbook via wireless, I'm >> back to that 58mbit/s at best right? > >> So, If i'm hearing you correctly, >> the wireless is going to slow me down to 58mbit/s no matter how the >> hard drive is plugged into the airport extreme usb, ethernet or time >> capsule (built-in) correct? > > You're correct that your wireless connection is more of a bottleneck > than your HD connection if you have USB 2.0, Firewire, or ethernet. > The only slower HD would be a USB 1 HD. > >> (also assuming that my network is 5.8ghz 802.11a) > > In real world application 802.11a is limited to mid-20 Mbps thru-put > range. > 802.11g is about mid-50 Mbps, and 802.11n is around 100 Mbps. Those > higher #'s you see advertised are maximum rates for short bursts in > optimum conditions not achievable in real world usage. > I was talking with the guy's at Quickertech the other day and the lady was talking about how that an "N" network was limited to 2.4ghz? I guess I'm still learning about this stuff, and it is only an 802.11a network that gives me the 5.0-5.8ghz networks? I'm assuming that the more ghz the more throughput? or is it higher ghz, better range/ distance achieved? Just trying to get an understanding on it. Thanks for the input :-) Jeff --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
