Wire or Wireless

[nayrk]

I'm thinking of getting broad band, through cable, and i'm wondering how much slower wireless would be compared to a wired network.

*notices that this is the first thread in this forum*

[Sup Eddie]

I honestly dont know. But I think it just about the same.

[nayrk]

^i hope so.

[Karavi]

It might lag a little more than it would when directly connected. There may also be issues with something interfering with the wireless network, because there's a large possibility of it picking up random radio waves, or other waves that could cause issues.

Personally, I would just go with the wired, because it would probably be a lot safer, and have a steadier connection.

[nayrk]

I have a Sony Wega Laptop, i would like wireless for it, but i also want to take my XBox, PS2, and Cube online. Although it seems kinda pointless to put the cube online at the moment.

[Batman]

i know that for some reason wireless connections lag on XBL but other than that it shouldnt be much worse

[nayrk]

how much lag are we talking about?
frequent or occasional?

[Cotangent]

You won't notice either way with just general surfing. The slowest wifi version runs at a max of 11 Mbps theoretically (802.11b), and I know that Insight cable around here doesn't usually hit more than 3 Mbps peak. So as you can see, it wouldn't be a problem. Wireless lag will obviously be a little higher than wired, but it's negligible when you're talking about surfing. Gaming I can't really speak to though cause I've never had any experience with gaming over wifi. I know that some companies are hyping their "wireless game adapters" for consoles right now, which are just ethernet to wifi bridges, so wireless lag can't be too bad for gaming...

[Silent Warrior]

im running both. my desktop computers are wired and my laptop is wireless. its about the same speed for me. i also run a webserver and my own website. so im all good. i sometimes take my laptop outside and chill next to the pool while im in the interweb.

[D3adcell]

Should not have a problem with lag unless you have to go through several walls or something like that.

[psycho_mantis18]

I personally like the wired better. It's more reliable and cheaper.

[nayrk]

^cheeper is good, but since im using a laptop (Sony Wega GRV series) i would like wireless.

There would be 2 walls, but there are door ways w/no doors so would that make a difference?

[Ethan]

You can always return the wireless router if you don't like it.

[nayrk]

I know, but id rather not have to. Id like to be set on one thing and be done with it.

[Silent Warrior]

dude. i can go across the street on my laptop with internet. even tho it'll have a low connection. im still on the internet and i can still surf.

[nayrk]

^what are you using a "g" not a "b" router?

[BugenhagenXIII]

I could go anywhere in my house with my laptop, if the laptop was still functional. The lag caused by wireless is really not noticable, even on my PS2.

[nayrk]

well with my netgear set up im doing fine, i can be all over my house and still be connected. Man i love this!

[BigC_0304]

yeah ive never had a problem with that either i have to have wireless cause im on my laptop the majority of the time im online. I used to play on xbl with it and never had any problems.