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    Connection speed question (total wireless noob)

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Slappy san, Feb 2, 2006.

  1. Slappy san

    Slappy san Notebook Consultant

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    Mbps equals how many kbs?
     
    Slappy san, Feb 2, 2006
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    1000kbps=1Mbps which is a human estimate. In computers it would actually be 1024kbps=1Mbps.
     
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    Wow...that just seems...wrong. Wow

    I have DSL (3008 kbps in) and I was worried that I would lose speed if I switched to wireless with my gateway. :D

    Thanks for the info.
     
    Slappy san, Feb 2, 2006
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