Gigabit ethernet?

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Hello All,

I'm about to buy a new iMac (my first Mac in 20 years) and, while I plan to get a Time Capsule in a few months, I'm wondering if it's worth budgeting to get it with the Mac for its gigabit ethernet.

My current router doesn't have gigabit, so the real question is: How much slower will my internet experience be/seem (I have a 15Mb/sec. connection) if I hold off for a bit on the TC?

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Ken
 

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Hello All,

I'm about to buy a new iMac (my first Mac in 20 years) and, while I plan to get a Time Capsule in a few months, I'm wondering if it's worth budgeting to get it with the Mac for its gigabit ethernet.

My current router doesn't have gigabit, so the real question is: How much slower will my internet experience be/seem (I have a 15Mb/sec. connection) if I hold off for a bit on the TC?

Regards,
Ken

Not at all. Gigabit Ethernet is capable of sustained transfer rates well in excess of your Internet connection (theoretical transfer rates are up to 1000Mb/sec, hence the name "Giga"-bit.
 
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[email protected],

The gigabit designation is capability, not necessarily what you'll get. If your ISP is now providing you with a 15MB connection, that's what you'll get whatever router you use.

So I'd say hold off on the Time Capsule until you can afford it and use your current router until then.

Welcome to the Mac-Forums, and congrats on your new iMac when you get it.

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Not at all. Gigabit Ethernet is capable of sustained transfer rates well in excess of your Internet connection (theoretical transfer rates are up to 1000Mb/sec, hence the name "Giga"-bit.
I think the OP was asking whether his 10/100 mbit router would suffice...
I think you'll be fine for the time being.
 

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I think the OP was asking whether his 10/100 mbit router would suffice...
I think you'll be fine for the time being.

Ok, that was a "DUH!" moment. :Blushing:
 
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gigabit is only really useful in businesses that transfer large amounts of data over a LAN. I would suffice to say that any regular consumer user would not get any benefit from it over 100mb.
 

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