- Nov 20, 2012
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Hello,
Yesterday I finally installed the wireless module that came with my Asus P8Z77-V Pro MB. I did this installation because it was a feature that I thought would at least allow me to perhaps transfer files or photos from my iPhone, and I am not even sure about that yet. Otherwise, I have no need for it. My desktop computer has a wired Ethernet cable that runs from the router to the desktop PC. As we all know, no matter how good the wireless network is, it is never going to outdo or match a wired configuration. I download/upload a good deal of files so speed is important.
So here’s the deal, when I looked at the network control center today it shows two separate networks: one is called “SKYNET – Work Network” and the other is called “SKYNET 2 – Home Network.” SKYNET is the name of the network (SSID). It did not have two separate networks before yesterday but obviously setting up the wireless network created another network. But what does that mean for me?
With the Work network, the connection type is labeled as “Wireless Network Connection 2.” However, with the Home network it has an additional line that shows the word “Home Group” and then the word “Joined” across from it. Under that it reads “Connections” and across for this it shows “Local Area Connection” and then underneath that it has “Wireless Network Connection” (SKYNET). See example below.
Access Type: Internet
Home Group: Joined
Connections:
Local Area Connection
Wireless Network Connection
SKYNET
It seems like everything is in order except that I thought my Internet speed seemed slower today, and I started to wonder whether or not the desktop may be using the wireless network which is considerably slower than my wired network. I do not want my desktop to ever use the wireless network for Internet activity of any sort.
So how do I know which network my computer is using for accessing the Internet or for downloading torrents? Would the computer operating system (Windows 7 Ultimate) default to the faster network speed? Is the wireless network on but only setup to interact with other wireless devices like my iPhone?
So these are my questions that I need answered. Thanks for your feedback in advance.
Yesterday I finally installed the wireless module that came with my Asus P8Z77-V Pro MB. I did this installation because it was a feature that I thought would at least allow me to perhaps transfer files or photos from my iPhone, and I am not even sure about that yet. Otherwise, I have no need for it. My desktop computer has a wired Ethernet cable that runs from the router to the desktop PC. As we all know, no matter how good the wireless network is, it is never going to outdo or match a wired configuration. I download/upload a good deal of files so speed is important.
So here’s the deal, when I looked at the network control center today it shows two separate networks: one is called “SKYNET – Work Network” and the other is called “SKYNET 2 – Home Network.” SKYNET is the name of the network (SSID). It did not have two separate networks before yesterday but obviously setting up the wireless network created another network. But what does that mean for me?
With the Work network, the connection type is labeled as “Wireless Network Connection 2.” However, with the Home network it has an additional line that shows the word “Home Group” and then the word “Joined” across from it. Under that it reads “Connections” and across for this it shows “Local Area Connection” and then underneath that it has “Wireless Network Connection” (SKYNET). See example below.
Access Type: Internet
Home Group: Joined
Connections:
Local Area Connection
Wireless Network Connection
SKYNET
It seems like everything is in order except that I thought my Internet speed seemed slower today, and I started to wonder whether or not the desktop may be using the wireless network which is considerably slower than my wired network. I do not want my desktop to ever use the wireless network for Internet activity of any sort.
So how do I know which network my computer is using for accessing the Internet or for downloading torrents? Would the computer operating system (Windows 7 Ultimate) default to the faster network speed? Is the wireless network on but only setup to interact with other wireless devices like my iPhone?
So these are my questions that I need answered. Thanks for your feedback in advance.
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