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	from Bradley Mitchell Frustrated by the slow speed of your wireless network connections? You are not alone. This week's newsletter examines some of the speed issues involved with wireless networking. Hey, at least your network (probably) isn't called "TurtleNet"... (see sidebar).
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How Is Network Performance Measured? The measure of computer network performance is commonly given in units of Gbps, Mbps or Kbps. However, you will have a difficult time finding a wireless network that works at the Gbps level.             More Topics iPhone Needs New Wireless Network? Not fast enough for some TurtleNet Apparently faster than ZebraNet... Wireless Speed FAQs Frequently asked questions on the topic Bluetooth Wireless Technology Slow, by design 802.11 Wireless Protocol Standards From 'a' to 'z'. Literally. What is the Actual Speed of an 802.11b Wi-Fi Network? Hint: Not 11 Mbps How Fast Is a Cell Phone Modem? For wireless Internet How to Position a Wireless Access Point for Best Performance The performance of a Wi-Fi home network greatly depends on signal strength of the wireless router or wireless access point (base station).   Why Does My Wi-Fi Data Rate Keep Changing? Wi-Fi network connections automatically adjust their data rate (connection speed) based on the quality of the communication signal. Sometimes called "dynamic rate scaling," this feature of Wi-Fi extends the range at which wireless devices can connect to each other.     Sponsored Links   Have a Healthy Smile Learn how to get your smile its brightest, and whether tooth whitening is right for you. • How Does Whitening Work? • How to Prevent Bad Breath

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