Why not 100Mbps?

[ZAnwar]

On the network, why do I (and my brother) only get 10Mbps, why not 100Mbps for the internet?

Does it really affect the download/surf speed?

 

[Sazar]

Originally posted by ZAnwar
On the network, why do I (and my brother) only get 10Mbps, why not 100Mbps for the internet?

Does it really affect the download/surf speed?

that is the theoretical peak

the network has to support the speed... not just the hardware/cables...

just because you have hardware that is 100mbps does not mean the upload/download speeds will match it

actual rates v/s theoretical will never really be equal

 

[ZAnwar]

ok, thanks Sazar

 

[dai]

adsl pegs out at 10

 

[Un4gIvEn1]

I am betting that your DSL or cable is really only 1.5Mbps. Most cable/DSL routers only have a 10Mbps port on them because you will never use that much. If you are running peer to peer or even through a router at 100/full then you should be able to peak at 100 send and recieve at the same time. I am guessing if you have 2 PCs hooked up to the same modem then you are using a router or switch. By default Windows is autodetect for speed/duplex. Verify that your router/hub/switch is 100/full. If it isn't then you will not be able to run 100/full.

 

[Alex_is_Axel]

1.5Mbps Internet connection = 150kbps downloads
10Mbps Network connection = 1mb - some kbps = 800kbps downloads/uploads (thats what i get with my network at top speed on 10mbps network)

so 800kbps - 150kbps = 650kbps of free bandwith . I dont think this will affect your internet connection

Just like mine.. 800kbps - 60kbps (ADSL) = 740kbps of free bandwith

Hope this helps alittle if any

Sincerly Alex

 

[spikemic]

most dsl and cable router and modem manufacturers use the cheaper 10 meg networking chips and not 100meg as it would be a waste as the connection out the other side to INTERNET is usually only 1/10th that speed anyway (1.5 or less)