Thread: wifi or cable speed faster??

hi guys.. i have zxdsl 531b wireless modem.... can u ppl tell me like right now am using wifi.. in my laptop.. via gigabyte ethernet... speed is ok ok.. but like if i connect it via cable will i have more speed?? and like suppose if i connect my modem to lappy,, via cable,, stil my wifi signals will be there>?? or not??


also tell me which cable i need.. and how to connect it too.. thanks in advance

Ethernet will be typically 100 mbps (sometimes 1 gbps), Wifi is 54 mbps, while broadband (cable or adsl) is at most 2 mbps (sometimes 8 mbps) in India. So for internet it will make no difference - lan or wi-fi.

(For a local lan ethernet will be faster.)

ok got it .. tht means.. i wont have any change in speed if i use wifi or cable.. ?? and pl tell will still my modem broadcast wifi sigals... if i connect modem to pc via cable????????????

and how to connect it via cable?? which cable type do i need?? goods and bads abt cable connection if any


thanks kixxi

as long as wifi is enabled in modem it will keep broadcasting signal even if you are connecting modem to laptop using cable.you will need a RJ45 crossover cable to connect modem to PC/laptop.usually wifi is preferred for laptop as you can freely move around & stay connected in the house.

ok but like i wanna test.. try using cable..now as u said whitestar,, my modem has one power switch..which i turn it on... for wifi.. no more switch. like suppose if i wanna shut off wifi.. and use cable only... how to do??i want to stop wifi and use this same modem via cable.. with no broadcasts of wifi.. how can i make it???

cable you said.. is rj45 cross over.. i think its the normal telefone cable if m not wrong...


wifi modem model - ZTE ZXDSL 531B

THANKS

Every wi-fi modem/router has the option to enable or disable wi-fi. It will be in 'Wireless Basic Settings'. Just disable wi-fi if you do not wish to use it.

There are two types of cables:

RJ11 - This is a telephone cable that connects modem to telephone point. It has two connections on the connector.

RJ45 - This is the Ethernet LAN cable and is thick. Also known as crossover cable. Its connector has many connections (can't recollect how many). The connector is also big.

ok kixxi got it .. thanks for info.. but i guess tht cross over cable must b costly... i need to buy... its ok don wanna spend it.. wifi will do.. lolz...

The cable is not costly - Rs. 50 at most for a 1.5 meter cable. One comes free with the modem/router (if there is provision for RJ45 connection).

ok thanks.. buddy.. will try.. then...

Wi-fi is advisable for connectivity reasons, Of course, Laptops anyone.!!