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• Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern
networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so
a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems.
• Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of
inexpensive mass storage.
various networking technologies.
Table 3-1. Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte
Network Connection
Gigabit wired Ethernet
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N
Powerline HD
100 Mbps wired Ethernet
802.11g wireless
802.11b wireless
10 Mbps wired Ethernet
Cable modem (3 Mbps)
Analog modem (56 kbps)
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Table 3-1 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of data using
Theoretical Raw Transfer Time
8 seconds
26 seconds
40 seconds
80 seconds
150 seconds
700 seconds
800 seconds
2700 seconds
144,000 seconds (40 hours)
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