How is the bandwidth shared in a network?

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lopdog

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Hi!

I'm about to set up a wireless home network between 3 computers to share my internet connection. I have a 128/64 connection (yes, it stil exists...)

Due to my slow connection I'd like to know how the computers will share the bandwidth? Will they always diviede it in three (42,66 kbps/computer) or will it depend on how much each computer needs at any given point?

Thanks
 
the network is uncontrolled, but pragmatically, the ability of the remote server to provide replies
becomes the controlling factor.

each request from your system is sent in a chunk which is consumed and then a follow-up
read for the next chunk until all have arrived. your system does little compared to the remote host

with 128/64 (kb i assume it's dial-up), you best avoid videos and music !
 
Thanks, that cleared up a little.
No, it's not Dial-Up, it's WiMax, but yes, very slow. In Bolivia internet connections are quite expensive, a 2Mbit connections costs about 360 US$/month!
I can do almost anything with this connection, but of course it takes a LOT of time... :(
 
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