My computer is using the internet... wirelessly.... does that make it go slower? Because my mom's computer is like really fast, but on this computer it's.. really slow, lmao.

a what?

Does using a wireless internet connection affect your internet speed greatly or just a little bit?

It depends. My wireless network is Cable, and me and my neighbor share it (which is about 5 computers). So there is slowdown. It also depends on the location and strength of your router. I have a Linksys, which is one of the better ones.

The average speed of our computers' internet speed was about 48 Mbps, but with a direct connection, I believe that doubles.

Thing is, you have to direct connect each computer, which is a big inconvienence. But then theres the fact you have customize this router shit just to host a god damn server. Direct connections you can host easily. People can mooch off your network if its not secured too

I don't have that issue anymore. Not only did I password protect my network, I kicked those assholes outta the neighborhood. They won't be coming back for a long time.

There are many give and takes to wireless, and I partially regret getting mine. By the way, did you get Cable or DSL?

no slow down at all here, and it goes through a range extender aswell, you should check to make sure noone is stealing your net

Mine is very slow wirelessly.

My connection varies between great and poor, but that's mostly because of stress from the cable company. Or something.

On the bottom right hand corner it says connection is <b>excellente</b> but it's hecka slow.. I think I have DSL.

edit: Oh, and is the router the thing that has the three green lights?

This post has been edited by KrazyFoYou1243 on April 21, 2006 09:57 pm

Is the router that thing with three green lights? or the thing sticking out of the back of the computer that is using the internet wirelessly?

I think the three light thingy is the router. But I'm not sure.