Why do we need 802.11g?

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Why do we need 802.11g?

Most people get internet access through cable which is anywhere from 1.5 Mbps to 6 Mbps. So why do we need 802.11g wireless networking speed which has a theoretical throughput of 54 Mbps if we're limited by the cable speed of 1.5 to 6 Mbps?

2007-10-29 13:15:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking

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Because 802.11g (and it's successor, 802.11n) also works with faster cables than you are talking about.

2007-10-29 13:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Your internet connection is not the only thing Wifi can be used for. Many people have a network hard drive or a shared hard drive, if you transfer files over your wifi network you use the full speed.

2007-10-29 20:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by nsider 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋