symmetric vs. asymmetric [was: Verizon Policy Statement on Net Neutrality]

Sat Feb 28 05:26:28 UTC 2015

On 28/Feb/15 07:15, Philip Dorr wrote:
>
> WiFi has two separate data rate selections.  The download could be at
> 300mbps and the upload only be at 1mbps.  Or even the other way.  WiFi is
> also half-duplex, so if the data rate is 300mbps, then the maximum you
> should expect is 150mbps.

This is easy to fix.

If one needs to push more than 150Mbps upload out of their home gateway,
get 802.11ac or run a cable from your favorite spot at the house to a
cheap but fast home switch you can pick up from the store.

The more difficult problem is how your ISP offers you onward uplink to
match what you can push out of your home, as this thread is addressing.

Mark.