Comparing Data Transfer Speed - Gateway Solo 5300 User Manual

Chapter 13: Networking Your Notebook

Comparing data transfer speed

When deciding between connection types, compare the different data transfer
speeds provided by each to the programs you plan to run on your network.
The following table shows types of programs that you may run in your home
or small office and the connection speed each requires.
The following table shows the Gateway-supported network type and the
maximum speed of each.
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Type of Program
Voice over IP (VoIP)
Multiplayer Game
Dial-up Internet
MP3 Audio Streaming
Printer Sharing
Broadband Internet
File Sharing
MPEG Video Streaming
Connection
Bluetooth
HPNA 2.0
Ethernet
Wireless Ethernet
(IEEE 802.11b or WiFi)
Fast Ethernet
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Speed Required
5-20 Kbps
20-80 Kbps
24-56 Kbps
80-200 Kbps
80-200 Kbps
100-1000 Kbps
300-40000 Kbps
4000-8000 Kbps
Type Rated Maximum Speed
Wireless 1000 Kbps
Wired 10000 Kbps
Wired 10000 Kbps
Wireless 11000 Kbps
Wired 100,000 Kbps