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Jamie1990

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#195193 9-Apr-2016 17:21
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I have two computers for my work,

If my laptop supports Ethernet LAN 10/100MBit does that mean if I was to get fibre 20/200 .. 20Mbps Upload 200 mbps Down

 

or 200/200 

would I not be able to run these speeds on my laptop?

sorry if thats a simple question. and I sound dumb!


 

The laptop is basic maybe 2 years old,

 

just easier around the house at times, ok it says...

 

 

 

  • Network: WLAN 802.11 ac / b / g / n, Fast Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth 4.0

So if I had Fibre 200/20 I could only run 100/10 through the laptop? would it still work?

 

 

 

my other question, is can Fibre 100/20 or 200/200 be run from modem to computer with ethernet cable instead of WiFi or is it not set up like that

 

Thanks

 

 

 

Jamie


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  #1529190 9-Apr-2016 20:03
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Jamie, TBH you need to slow down a little and try one step at a time, and really you have no idea how a fibre connection will function till you actually try it.

 

My suggestion is:

 

1. apply for fibre 100/20, its no worse than what you have now so really you should be no worse off, it could actually be the solution.
2. get fibre installed, keep cable for a month after you get fibre3. test the fibre connection on your devices, both wired and wireless, remember you get a new router with your fibre connection so see if that also helps. see if its better or worse over one or the other
4. if its still not as good as you want and based on what you find with the wired vs wireless in 3, you will either need a faster connection, or a new laptop (or an upgraded wireless adapter or a USB3 wired stick as mentioned)

 

dont over complicate things :)


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