Q&A: If wi-fi Internet connection is slower than broadband?
Question by lizzybennet245: If wi-fi Internet connection is slower than broadband?
Our office is planning to move a desk to the window, but it’s not possible to conduct Internet via broadband just wi-fi card installed into the computer. They say wi-fi Internet will be slower than broadband. Isn’t it?
Thanks in advance!
Best answer:
Answer by Psi-Co
You’ve been confused by terminology i see:-
Wi-Fi: A wireless network that allows computer to talk to each other and devices in local scope (LAN)
Broadband: A wired connection allowing access to the “Internet” this is the wide scope (WAN).
Wi-Fi on it’s own will not connect to the internet. You would have to be connected to a router (a device which connects two networks). Normal operating speeds for Wi-Fi are between 54Mbps and 108Mbps, although these will change depending on how much interference you are getting. Ethernet connection (LAN wire) Operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps depending on the equipments ability. Broadband can operate from 500Kbps to 100Mbps, so it is possible that your broadband speed can outstrip your Wi-Fi.
All that being said I suspect that they are referring to LAN communications rather than WAN, so you should notice very little difference for the internet. If it is a big problem just get a company in to run an additional ethernet cable, its not that hard.
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