Wireless bridge

[JackMDS]

Any Router that can be configured as a bridge can be used for Networking.

That said, my testing above is consists on first class Computers and Network hardware.

I am not saying that the same can not achieved by using other hardware.

However, I can not recommend anything beyond what I already mentioned in this thread.

I usually would Not try to save $50 or there about on hardware that usually last for few years.

 

[smitbret]

Well, I do not know if there Alternate Realities, but this is what usually occurs. :sneaky:

The following is a typical result that I get across all my Networks with similar hardware level.

Hardware.

i7 high range Giga capable computer with Samsung fast SSD.

Wired to a Giga capable Dual Band Asus RT-N66U

Wireless i7 high range fast SSD Laptop with Dual Band Wireless Card Laptop.

Placed 12' away from the Wireless Router.

Wireless card Status.

Yeah as you can see, it states nice and clear 300Mb/sec. However, be aware that this number is Not a result of any real Bandwidth Measure.

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OK, what LAN Speed says when measuring from the Laptop to a clean second partition on the wired desktop.

See any 300Mb/sec reading above?

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Cross check with Real 101MB file transfer.

11.3 MB x 8 = 90.4 Mb/sec. (B=Byte, b=bit).

Which validates the LAN Speed measure.

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As a frame of reference.

Same Hardware same Network.

Transferring File to second Giga capable computer. Both computer are hooked to the same Asus Router as above.

131 x 8 = 1048Mb/sec. Real Giga.

Yep, bears out almost exactly what I've experienced. I used to have a wireless bridge set up over 5Ghz/N300 and it ran 60-65mb/s. It drove me crazy cuz I was THAT close to getting a good enough signal to reliably stream my high quality HD movies but it just didn't materialize. So, I just gave up and wired it until this fall when I set up the AC bridge. I figured 25% of an AC1300 setup oughta work and it has, getting 25-33% of the rated Link speed.

Incidentally, I am jealous of your gigabit speeds. 650-750mb/s seems to be my max regardless of the equipment I use (1 Netgear switch and 4 different routers). The only thing constant is the end devices. I have never invested in add-in networking cards, opting to just go with the integrated gigabit adapter(s). What is the likelihood that the PC's onboard gigabit connectors are the limiting factor and that my speeds would go up with some better add-in cards?