The connection your modem makes to your ISP is the WAN, and any devices you connect through your router behind that modem belong to the LAN. Your modem, and the connection it establishes to your ISP-whether through coaxial cable, fiber, phone lines, or long-range wireless-essentially marks the point between the WAN and the LAN. In some cases, especially in businesses, you may have a separate modem and router, along with other equipment connecting to the router such as a network switch. Many homes use a combination modem/router device provided by their Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Your LAN is essentially the network inside your home or business. With regards to network performance, it is crucial to first separate whether an issue is with Wide Area Network (WAN) performance, or if the issue is with Local Area Network (LAN) performance.
If you just need to know how to perform a network performance test/benchmark, jump down to configuring iPerf. In this article, we'll be taking a deep dive on the nuances of network performance for those who need some additional explanation while striving to be concise, and to educate users of various experience levels relating computer hardware and computer networking. This adapter is NOT supported on macOS.Ĭomputer networking is a complex topic. This adapter cannot be used for Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or data between multiple devices. Please note, this adapter is NOT a solution for connecting USB devices like printers, hard drives, etc to a network.
Drivers built into Linux kernel 2.6.35 and newer, Wii, Wii U, Switch, ChromeOS, and some other systems.
Windows 7, Vista, XP supported by Windows Update, disk, and download.