About Computer Networking: Gigabit Wi-Fi Routers Pre-Announced at CES 2012

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking It's a bit too early for the hype, but based on what was demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week, gigabit Wi-Fi routers are coming this year. Whether we all will need them is a different question. How Fast is Wi-Fi Networking? The speed of any Wi-Fi wireless network connection varies greatly depending on the equipment used to make it. Even if you have the latest and greatest Wi-Fi router, your speed may be reduced noticeably depending on what kind of gear is on the other end of the connection. Wireless signal interference, and physical obstructions, don't help either. See More About:  wireless communications  computer network speed  Readers Respond: Do You Need 802.11n Wireless-N Wi-Fi? It doesn't seem that long ago when 802.11n a.k.a. "Wireless N" Wi-Fi gear first appeared on the scene and we were debating the merits of upgrading. If you still aren't interested in what 802.11n has to offer, than 802.11ac probably won't sway you either. Why Does My Wi-Fi Data Rate Keep Changing? The most important least-known aspect of Wi-Fi networking is called "dynamic rate scaling." In a nutshell, it means that your wireless network performance will eventually suffer the further away you get from the access point. If the reported speed of your Wi-Fi connection keeps fluctuating, you are almost certainly seeing dynamic rate scaling in action. Measuring the Strength of Your Wi-Fi Wireless Signal The best way to ensure you have a strong Wi-Fi signal and optimal performance is to measure the signal strength. Unfortunately it can be a bit complicated to find this measurement, depending on what kind of device you are using. See More About:  wireless signal interference  computer network speed  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Network Wireless Router 2012 Wi Fi Network Featured Articles What Is a FritzBox? Comparing the 802.11 Wi-Fi Network Standards What Is a Network Protocol? Wireless/Networking Message Board What Is a VPN? Home Network Diagrams   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement