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Chapter 13: Networking Your Notebook
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Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b, WiFi)
A wireless Ethernet network is appropriate if:
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You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or
installing cable for connectivity
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The ability to move about with your computer is as important as network
speed
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You have several Windows-based computers that are used for drive
sharing, printing to a single printer, or surfing the Internet
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Your computer has wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11b) for networking
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Your connection speed needs are less than 11000 Kbps (see “Comparing
data transfer speed” on page 180)
Comparing data transfer speed
When deciding between connection types, compare the different data transfer
speeds of by each type to the programs you plan to run on your network.
Type of Program Speed Required
Voice over IP (VoIP) 5-20 Kbps
Multiplayer Game 20-80 Kbps
Dial-up Internet 24-56 Kbps
MP3 Audio Streaming 80-200 Kbps
Printer Sharing 80-200 Kbps
Broadband Internet 100-1000 Kbps
File Sharing 300-40000 Kbps
MPEG Video Streaming 4000-8000 Kbps