802.11n or wired Network for internet. Big difference/Little difference?

[BumpMan]

Just for my new home im about to move into. Will only have one 24" fully loaded iMac, but will have people coming over with laptops from time to time. I do want a wireless network for the laptops, airtunes, time capsule, etc but I was wondering if I would be a big enough difference to just wire my iMac straight in. Time Capsule will probably be close enough to the computer.

Im totally into eliminating wires though. Is wired noticablely faster (im talking internet) than 802.11n...? Or will I be fine with an all wireless dream...?

BumpMan

 

[speakerwizard]

internet connection will not use the full speed of either, only wireless file transfers.

 

[Chris204]

Is your router 802.11n or 802.11g?

 

[BumpMan]

Ive got N, giving it to my little brother and getting a time capsule.

 

[BumpMan]

internet connection will not use the full speed of either, only wireless file transfers.

Gotcha ,wireless world it is then. I imagine then its years until my ISP's in NYC catch up to 802.11n speeds.

 

[coopermac]

Just for my new home im about to move into. Will only have one 24" fully loaded iMac, but will have people coming over with laptops from time to time. I do want a wireless network for the laptops, airtunes, time capsule, etc but I was wondering if I would be a big enough difference to just wire my iMac straight in. Time Capsule will probably be close enough to the computer.

Im totally into eliminating wires though. Is wired noticablely faster (im talking internet) than 802.11n...? Or will I be fine with an all wireless dream...?

BumpMan

File transfer speed will be much faster through cable but the internet will only be as fast as the internet connection you have whether you use cable or "N".

 

[macleod199]

File transfer speed will be much faster through cable but the internet will only be as fast as the internet connection you have whether you use cable or "N".

I would say it would only be "much faster" if both computers are using gigabit ethernet. Otherwise 802.11n is coming pretty close. As he said he only has (potentially) one wired computer, he doesn't really have anything else to transfer to at gigabit speeds (not even a full gigabit, generally). I doubt the hard drive in the Capsule will be able to keep up, either.