what is a gigabit ethernet?which devices make it?
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a gigabit ethernet is a port that is on your motherboars and it supports 1000mb internet speed
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USB 2.0 is a high speed interface protocol\ndetails are here: http://www.everythingusb.com/usb2/faq.htm
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that is the nature of 802.11b wirleless networks.  They get a theoretical maximum of 11 megabits per second (not to be confused with megabytes per second).  In reality 802.11b delivers only about 5-6mbps.  Meanhile, an ethernet has three common speeds 10mpbs, 100(most common), and 1gbps(1000mpbs).  These are all faster than 802.11b's speed.
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Get D-link or Netgear, they are both really good gigabit routers. They have wireless ones, but if you just want a normal router that is very trusting and decent in price and works well with networking, then I suggest either of those two.\n\nTry going to http://www.newegg.com or http://www.tigerdirect.com for some good prices, but always check the warranty first. I think most come with 4 ports, but I am sure there are ones where you can extend to 5 ports. If you need more help, just let me know.
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The wireless G standard can only support connections of 54mbps. If your connection was indication anything higher then that then it was a mistake. There are some routers boosting double G standards over a G connection however, you are still truely only getting a 54mbps connection, what they have done is taking a similar compression technology that dial providers are using to give "faster then dialup connections" They are supposed to be working on the new N standard which is supposed to bring us closer to the 100mbps speed, but until they do, you will not connect any faster. and if it helps, even the fastest home internet connection today still doesnt even approach 54mbps that your wireless nic offers.
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An 11Mbps Ethernet bridge is enough.  That is quite fast :).
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lan (local area connection) means a network jack.  Dual means you have two.  gigabit means the transfer rate is upto one gigabit per second.
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Linksys WRT54G. by far the best one out there and made by cysco so you cant go wrong
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The router and modem typically connect using a standard Ethernet twisted pair patch cable, which has 8 conductors and RJ-45 connectors on each end, but only 4 conductors are used, on pins 1,2,3 and 6, as there are two conductors for the transmit pair and 2 for the receive pair.
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fiber optics, T-1, T-3, to name a few. there are a few but mostly used by businesses and very expensive. I own a computer business and run T-1. It's more than i need.
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First, all adpaters must support 100Mbps. If they don't you need new ones.\n\nIn case all 4 and the hub/switch also supports 100Mbps, do the following:\n1. Double click your network connection.\n2. Click properties.\n3. Click configure to set your adapters properties.\n4. Click Advanced\n5. Change the link speed to: 100 Mbps Half Duplex.
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No, connecting both NICs to the switch will not improve your bandwidth, assuming that you have a gigabit switch, your maximum bandwidth will be as fast as your slowest link.
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Ethernet is 10MB\nFastethernet is 100MB\n\nover the past few years there's less and less 10MB\nthe basic LAN connecion these days is 100MB with a back bone running 1GB or 10GB.
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Yep, it's called a 'hub'.\nYou want something like this:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Netgear-EN104TP-4-Port-Ethernet-Uplink/dp/B00000J4M9
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No reason to ask anywhere but here.  Get a Linksys WRT54GL, period.  It must be the GL version, not the G.  It is simply the best router around for the money.  It can perform as well as a router that costs $1000 plus, trust me on this one.  You can find them at newegg.com.\n\nThe L stands for Linux by the way.  Being an open source router its capabilities are nearly limitless.  Stay away from those "super fast" N 108kbs routers.  The technology is too new and you'll never hit or need those speeds.  You'll waste your money as well.  Check out newegg.com and read the users reviews of the product if you need more info.
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Some ethernet cards have 2 ports: one for internet, and the other for INTRAnet.  This will save you from buying a Router.
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http://www.intel.com/personal/resources/broadband/speedtest.htm\nI got this from another person.\nIt works.