Wi-Fi Speed versus Internet Speed

 

Initially there was no image.  It was because Google Blogger had some sort of a problem.  What can one expect from Tech Giants?  Not much, I guess....  I tried about 12 hours later and voila'  the uploaded image could be re-applied and is now visible. 

Well, internet while trekking can be interesting. Here is an example. We are at our final destination for this trek. This smaller RV park has 5GHz and 2.4GHz wi-fi, but because everyone uses the same login there is no internet; the pipeline is full. To quote a nearby camper when the campground upgraded the Wi-Fi a couple of years ago: “Great, now I can get Netflix”. LOL. I explained to everyone in writing why that would not work, and it didn’t. But people try, anyway and so there is no bandwidth available.  This is a regular occurrence and my neighbor complained to me that he hasn't been able to get an internet connection for a week.  I guess the campground reboots their router and that kicks everyone off.  As people login the pipeline fills, performance deteriorates, and then the owner repeats the process, and reboots.  

The campground owner has been explicit that the internet connection is designed for things like email, but people apparently can't resist the urge to stream. In fact, the wi-fi is actually very robust. The breakdown is the available internet bandwidth.

Yes, I can get a wi-fi connection but no internet. However, my Verizon jetpack works fine (for now). Which is why I can post this. However, some locations in the US have limited or no cell connections. Because we are adjacent to the most popular state park in MI, this holiday weekend the cellular system will be overloaded. How overloaded? On one recent 4th of July weekend the DNR counted 27,000 automobiles and RVs entering the park.

It will be interesting to see how Starlink changes this.

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