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Is a Gigabit ethernet controller good enough for a 15 meg internet connection

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Zeke_02   11-11-2009 at 09:14:49 PM

Just upgraded from 8meg internet to 15meg internet connection was wondering if my gigabit ethernet controller can handle it or do i need to go buy another one.?

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insaneclowngod   11-12-2009 at 07:13:24 AM

Zeke_02 wrote :

Just upgraded from 8meg internet to 15meg internet connection was wondering if my gigabit ethernet controller can handle it or do i need to go buy another one.?




yes it is, a 10/100 controller would do it, your 15Mbps line is far less the the gigabit can handle. The fastest internet connection wont touch your nic. gigabit is 10/100/1000 and your internet connection fits inbetween 10/*/100/1000

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Zeke_02   11-13-2009 at 01:54:43 AM

ok great thank you Insane for your relpy. cheers :)

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