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Originally Posted by Kushan
Streaming even HD doesn't require the 25mbit you could probably reliably get from those homeplugs, which is the only reason I suggested that you could possibly stick with them. I'm still of the opinion that it's better to upgrade them to make the most of your connection though. Apologies if I didn't make that clear.
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You probably did make that clear, I am a little slow on this as I am still getting my head round all this. I do know what you are saying and I think it may be wise to upgrade anyway.
I have gone ahead and ordered the dongle you suggested, like you said, I am aiming to get the best I possibly can from the new Hub.
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Originally Posted by Kushan
You're not done yet though, there's more - the wireless frequency. Up until now, pretty much all wireless ran on the 2.4Ghz frequency - not just Wi-fi, but things like baby monitors, bluetooth, wireless mice/keyboards, even Microwaves and all those devices clog up the airwaves and cause drops in speed. Never mind all your neighbours crap as well. However, good wireless equipment can also run on the 5Ghz frequency. The Superhub 2 is one of these and in actual fact, you get two separate wireless networks with the Superhub 2 - one running on the usual 2.4Ghz and one running on 5Ghz. 5Ghz is great, the signal doesn't quite penetrate as far but it is MUCH less congested and prone to interference, especially as it's unlikely many of your neighbours will have upgraded to it yet which ultimately means getting much closer to that 300Mbit theoretical speed.
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What can I say, this is absolutely mind boggling. I didn't realise there was so many factors to take into consideration. I thought it would just ba a case of finding a 'fast' dongle and that would be it.
I would like to thank you so much for taking the time to explain all this to me. I am very grateful. I have read it several times and will contune to do so until I am more confident.