I am going to network 2 pc's in my house and ideally I would like to do this wirelessly. However, my friend said that this is no good as I like to play games online. Joint Operations and battle for middle earth.
Is an Ethernet connection better or should I go the wireless route?
2007-01-09 11:07:36 · 13 answers · asked by youronmyfoot 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
it doesnt really matter...
my wireless router can send/recieve stuff faster than my internet so i dont notice a thing... but if your computer is to far away then you may get a weaker connection but it is still pretty good... i say if get wireless and if you can wire a computer to the router then do it because you dont have to worry about that and its a bit faster for transfering files between computers
P.S-
If you get a wireless router be sure to secure it so you arent giving your neighbors free internet... right now i have 2 unsecured wireless network i can connect to and use their internet lol
2007-01-09 11:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by willy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While wireless networks are typically slower than wired networks, the amount of bandwidth provided by a "slow" (eg. 802.11b/g) wireless network is going to be many times that of a "fast" (eg. cable) Internet connection. So, the answer to your question regarding using a wireless network for online gaming is that a wireless network will work just fine.
However, depending on where you live, wireless networks can be painfully slow. If you live in a densely populated apartment complex where many people have wireless networks and 2.5GHz cordless phones, there can be so much interference that the wireless network is almost unusable. If this is the case, you can still go wireless by buying 5.0GHz 802.11a (Wireless-A) nework equipment that is not as common and operates in a much less used spectrum.
2007-01-09 11:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by sundles 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
802.11g works at the 2.4Ghz range. If you want maximum speed from it, make sure there are no other 2.4Ghz devices within 100m of the router; cordless phones, microwave ovens, bluetooth devices etc. all interfere with wireless Internet connections. If you live next door or above a doctors surgery the MRI machine will screw your connection as well. Lots of large glass windows will make the signal bounce and storm which will make it slower. If speed is more important than power or range, (and you say you have a strong signal, so I guess it is), switch to 802.11b. It is actually more compatible and won't fight with other devices for interfering. At the end of the day, wireless is not as fast as wired. It's not truly bi-directional and generally is meant to be a supplementary technology.
2016-05-23 01:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a lot of them are saying, hook up the gaming computer on ethernet, and the others on wireless. Personally, wireless is easier for me. I live in the dorms at my college, and it came standard, but it's so much easier than going downstairs to a computer lab and vying for the best seat, so put two wireless and the other one on ethernet
2007-01-09 12:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by Candypie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would you playing games online have anything to do with networking two computers?
I don't think it really matters whether wheater it's wireless or not. It is all in the speed of your connection to the interweb.
Although, with wireless you want to make sure the signal is strong enough to reach both computers. Remember too that the signal isn't only in your house. Any within range can use your internet.
2007-01-09 11:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may want one computer to be hardwired into the router while the other(s) can be wireless. Games will not work as well on a wireless because of packet transfers and latency. Save the headaches and determine which pc will have the games, then attached the router to that and wire it.
2007-01-09 11:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by David L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet provides a stable connection, whereas a wireless connection can be interfered with a lot, due to weather and other electronic emiting devices.
For gaming especially, I recommend using the ethernet connection.
2007-01-09 11:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by revoltix 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless routers have ethernet available on them too. 4 port. If you get a MIMO router or a pre-n it will work fine if your not too far away. just dont get wireless-b. i have G and games work fine. but mimo and n are the best going right now
2007-01-09 11:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rusty Caldwell 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your friend is correct. 802.11x is not a true bi-directional protocol as it is based on the CSMA/CA media access protocol. a station can not send AND receive data simultaneously.
anytime you need a system to deliver and send data in real-time you want to use Ethernet vs wireless...
2007-01-09 11:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless is fine. I had wired and now use wireless and I can't tell the difference in speed.
2007-01-09 11:11:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋