Help understanding and adding a wireless access point

[Space monkey 12]

Hi everyone I understand most of the things relating to my home network

at the moment I am thinking about adding a small wireless access point in my bedroom just for that room the thing I don't get is most wireless access points I have seen are rated at things like 300Mbps but use a single Ethernet port rated 10/100 Mbps , so if I have connected one of these to my network how does this work will I be limited by the 10/100 port

My network consists of gigabit router and switches and cat 6 cable

 

[R_1]

yes. the wifi n standard calls for speeds of 300Mbps over the wireless. the wireless cards cost the same to make /a/c/b/g/n, and often support multiple standards, so the AP maker will tout the cards specs, despite the 100Mbps wired connection will hinder throughput. the AP can talk on the n band at 300Mbps, but it can only talk over the wire at 100Mbps.

get an AP with a 10/100/1000 port like this one. example only
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181233

 

[Space monkey 12]

Thanks for a quick reply you confirmed what I already thought it's just over advertising then.

But yes I will be looking for a access point that has a gigabit port

Wouldent that just cause packet loss as the wap was receiveng data at 300Mb and off loading at only 100Mb data would constantly just build up not being able to offload quick enougth

 

[R_1]

not a networking specialist but logic would dictate.
I'd rather be on a slow moving road than one where I'm parked for 6 hours.

most of the cheaper AP are meant for 1-3 devices really you know cover the dead spot situations. for actual work you'll have to invest in something with a good fast link, and look for POE Power on Ethernet- makes for easier mounting, cabling.