Fiber internet? speed assistance

[attila003]

I'm ordering up Fios internet and would like some information on the install of this service. The tech mentioned that the modem comes with wireless ability so I can have desktop and laptop on the same network. Now the basic install only goes to the closest spot next to the outside jack. So the tech said I could use a USB wireless receiver on my desktop if that spot is not where my PC will be. I looked at some USB receivers and none of them matched the Fios speed of 10mb. So it sounds like I will be losing speed with the USB reciever if I can't hard line it to my desktop.

Sorry for the long post but just wanted to know if there is a way to get the speed if I have to go with a USB reciever on my desktop. Or I'll have to pay to have a line ran if I want to move the spot from the basic install site. Can this be done with out a pro-tech to move the spot? I think I could do it with a little insight.

Attila003

[Midknyte]

I looked at some USB receivers and none of them matched the Fios speed of 10mb.

What models did you look at? 802.11g should be more than enough. USB 2.0 supports a max of 480Mbps (theoretical).

[attila003]

Ahh. looks like this one will do fine.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Linksys+...&skuId=8682437

specs say 300Mbps. Im new to wireless and didn't want to have any issues with my online and online gaming.

Attila003

[Midknyte]

Wired would be best, since it isn't prone to interference like wireless is.

There are a lot of factors that affect wireless performance. If you have solid walls between the router and the PC, that will cause a degradation in speed. You'll have to assess your environment.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-basics

[cat6]

http://www.ezlan.net/net_speed.html

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