802.11b no good for 3mb cable?

[Sniper82]

Got 3mb cable and testing my speeds with newly installed 802.11b wireless I can only achieve little over 1mb down? Is this normal for 802.11b? With wired I get right around 3mb.

Do I need to just go with 802.11g? BTW my PCI adapter/PC is in the same room with the router which is a Netgear.

 

[imported_Kensai]

1.375MB/s is your theoretical max and you will not be able to come close unless your reciever is right next to the broadcast antenna.

Get 802.11g or n.

 

[Sniper82]

IC well I guess I will look into getting a g setup. Anyway what should I enable/disable in the router for security? I don't know much about wireless. Thx

 

[Matt2]

I have comcast 4mbps

Running 802.11b and I get about 2.7-3.2mbps

Remember we're talking Mega BITS not Mega BYTES

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Matt2
I have comcast 4mbps

Running 802.11b and I get about 2.7-3.2mbps

Remember we're talking Mega BITS not Mega BYTES

I receive 3.2 - 3.4Mbps on my p3 500 notebook (256MB, XP Pro) that uses a Orinoco Gold 802.11b card. On my desktop that is wired into the router I see 4Mbps down.

 

[Bateluer]

I that 802.11b was rated at a peak of 10mbits? With a 3mbit cable, you shouldn't be topping out your wireless connection.

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
I that 802.11b was rated at a peak of 10mbits? With a 3mbit cable, you shouldn't be topping out your wireless connection.

It's rated to 11mbps, but you're never gonna get that kind of transfer rate, even on a local LAN running wireless-B. But still, your internet connection should not be bottlenecked by your router.

 

I run Wireless B in my room because its too far from the router and I get 4mbps sustained downloads (a little over 500 KB/sec). It should be fine.

 

[NaughtyGeek]

Signal strength is the biggest factor for speed in your setup. Bad signal strength = slow speed. Even if they are both in the same room, you need to verify your SS is maxed out to insure you get fast xfer speeds.

 

[Sniper82]

What should I enable to secure my wireless so no one can share it(that I don't want sharing it)?

 

[V00D00]

Set to not broadcast ssid if possible, and encrypt it with WPA or the weaker WEP encryption.

If you have a decent wireless card and a decent access point you shouldn't get crappy speeds.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
What should I enable to secure my wireless so no one can share it(that I don't want sharing it)?

Use a min. of WEP64 & wireless mac filtering.

 

[PhlashFoto]

If you want the BEST way to lock down your router, I suggest setting it up by listing only what MAC address are allowed to connect to the router. That way, even if someone can figure out the SSID, WEP, or WPA keys; a roaming computer still can not connect to a router.

 

[anarchyreigns]

Sort of. It still is good advice to follow (I do it myself), however, MAC addresses are transmitted in plain text and are easily spoofed, so if someone can figure out the SSID, as well as the WEP or WPA keys, they can find the MAC address and spoof it. Most people don't know how to do those things...which is why, although not perfect, it is good to follow those policies.

 

[keldysh]

If you have RADIUS server onboard you can use that or tumble pass service however if you need level of security required use damn wire!

SSID broadcast flag = OFF - USELESS.
MAC filter = USELESS.

WEP crack easy in minute.

Summary: Wireless "security" like home security. Wide open = leave door open. WEP = lock like on shoithouse. WPA = deadbolt lock etc.

Purpose of this to make leach see "secure" site, move to next AP announce WIDE OPEN!

Think about it.

 

[Sniper82]

well I ain't in a big city. I am in the woods with few houses around. Anyway chances are someone would have to be within a couple hundred(or less) foot of me to even get a connection? So they would have to be in viewing distance if I look out my window?

Chances of anyone around me having wireless is slim but it doesn't hurt to turn some things on just incase.

 

[imported_Kensai]

You've probably got 10-20 usable feet of range.