For this reason, proximity to the access point is only one factor in determining performance. The degree to which the signal is blocked by the surrounding landscape is also a significant factor. As more computers begin to communicate with the same access point, the potential for a network bottleneck occurs. An access point has a finite amount of network bandwidth to which it is physically linked. As a result, all computers that are associated with a specific access point must share the same bandwidth.
More computers means the possibility for a slower network connection.
Buying a wireless ethernet card Information about purchasing wireless ethernet cards through Princeton University Hardware Support will be available soon on Hardware Support's Pricing Page . Students may also consider searching the Internet for online vendors who carry the ethernet card of choice. To use Princeton's wireless network, the Aironet PC4800 card must first be correctly installed on your computer. All Windows operating systems treat the Aironet PC4800 card the same as any other network interface card, so the installation process involves Windows searching for the device and the user supplying the drivers. Like a traditional network interface card, it has a unique ethernet address and needs an entry in Princeton's host database to have access to IP services.