Internet Speeds: What to Expect
Internet speeds can vary greatly depending on the equipment you are using to connect to the Smart Grid Fiber Gigabit broadband service. Maximum speeds are determined by a number of factors:
· Your router (needs to be Gigabit rated)
· Your connection type (wired/wireless)
· The number of devices you're running simultaneously
· The age of your device, etc.
Since our fiber optic service is fully duplexed, download and upload speeds can burst to nearly 1 Gbps. However, we’ve summarized below the ranges of normal download and upload speeds that you can expect to achieve using Smart Grid Fiber Gigabit service on a variety of wireless and wired devices. If you don’t see your device on the charts listed below, please email us at info@smartgridllc.com.
Note that the key to understanding maximum speeds is directly related to the 802.11 version that your device uses when connected to a correctly configured Gigabit router. Instructions on how to determine your device’s 802.11 version can be obtained from the manufacturer’s website. Or contact Smart Grid Fiber and we can help.
Wi-Fi Internet Speeds: Android / Windows / Chrome Products
Computers connected via Ethernet or USB adapter to Ethernet
Outlined below are the expected speeds of computers connected to the Smart Grid Fiber network via a Gigabit rated router. In addition to the gigabit router, the most important factors in determining wired connection (Ethernet) speeds are:
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· Is your computer capable of Gigabit Ethernet? (True for most computers manufactured after 2009)
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· Does your computer have an Ethernet connector? (Many newer laptops don't have one; they require a USB to Ethernet adapter)
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· If your computer requires a USB to Ethernet adapter, is your computer capable of USB 3.0? (Generally true for many computers made after 2013)
