What is the speed of the "uwpwireless" network?
The "uwpwireless" network uses 802.11b network components that run at a maximum speed of 11 Mbps. In comparison, most desktop wired connections at UW-Platteville run at Ethernet speeds of up to 100 Mbps. The speed of the "uwpwireless" network is also dependant on your proximity to the access point you are connected to. Also, the "uwpwireless" network is a shared network, meaning that you are sharing the available bandwidth with any other wireless devices that are connecting to the same access point.