Which should I go for, Wifi or wired lan?

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eyeatoma

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I'm planning creating a home network with 2 computers. I'll be getting a 2mbps unlimited Airtel broadband connection.

When I was in Canada 5 years ago, I had a home network where we connected 4 computers via cable internet, but once we connected each computer the connection was essentially split.

Will the connection be split again, if I go for a wired lan, or wifi, or will the slower speed only be attritubed to when a computer is utilizing the internet? With a 2mbps connection I expect to get speeds up to 200-250k per second on torrents. If the other computer is just connected, and not using the internet woudl I still get these speeds? Or would I have to switch off that computer?

So basically, my question is, should I go for wifi or lan. I've heard, that the longer the cable is, the slower your connection becomes, is that true? I have a 2250 square foot apt, but connection won't be anything more than 50-75 feet apart, maybe less.

I'd really appreciate some advice on this.
 
eyeatoma said:
When I was in Canada 5 years ago, I had a home network where we connected 4 computers via cable internet, but once we connected each computer the connection was essentially split.

Will the connection be split again, if I go for a wired lan, or wifi, or will the slower speed only be attritubed to when a computer is utilizing the internet?
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No this wont happen. Atleast it doesn't happen to me.

eyeatoma said:
With a 2mbps connection I expect to get speeds up to 200-250k per second on torrents. If the other computer is just connected, and not using the internet would I still get these speeds? Or would I have to switch off that computer?
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Don't turn off the other computer and still you'll get the speed

eyeatoma said:
So basically, my question is, should I go for wifi or lan.
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Check out diff wireless routers. They come with a range which is suited for certain spaces. If all of your computers and the wireless router can sit at the same place go for a simple router. Or else wired would be the way 'coz wireless routers for big spaces cost almost double if not triple the cost of a normal router.

-Michael.
 
Nothing can beet wired LAN speed. But it would hardly matter in your case since you are trying to get internet to the 2 PCs. Wired or Wireless both will give you the required internet speed unless you are not planning to transfer huge files between the 2 computers.

For your area requirement refer to the Router specifications. Few days back I was going through few articles on wireless routers and found Lynksys WRT160N to be really good.
 
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