Internet specs come with a lot of numbers and buzzwords. Here’s a plain-English guide to the ones you’ll see at The Anderson — and what each actually means for you.

“1 gig” — your wireless connection

A “gig” is a gigabit per second (Gbps), a measure of how much data moves each second. Your unit’s wifi rides a dedicated 1-gig fiber circuit, which delivers up to about 930 Mbps over the air (1 gigabit = 1,000 megabits; a little is normal overhead). That’s plenty for 4K streaming in every room, video calls, and gaming all at once.

“10 gig” — your wired connection

Every unit also has a 10-gig (10 Gbps) wired Ethernet port — ten times faster than the wifi circuit. Plug a capable computer in and you can hit real-world speeds around 9.2 Gbps. Here’s a live test straight off the wired port:

A real speed test over the in-unit wired Ethernet connection — peaking around 9,190 Mbps.

Wired Ethernet isn’t only in your unit — the business coworking private offices have wired drops too, for the same fast, lag-free connection when you need to focus. (One catch: a wired test can actually understate the port if your computer’s network card is only 1-gig — that’s your device, not the connection.)

Wired speed test reading about 5.3 Gbps
Climbing — ~5.3 Gbps
Wired speed test reading about 8 Gbps
Almost there — ~8 Gbps

The same wired test climbing past 5 and 8 Gbps on its way to a ~9.2 Gbps peak.

WiFi 6 — the wifi in your home

“WiFi 6” is the wireless standard your unit’s ceiling access point uses. It’s modern, fast, and — most importantly — great at handling lots of devices at once without bogging down. It’s why your phone, laptop, TV, and smart-home gadgets all stay quick even when they’re online together.

WiFi 7 — the newest standard, in the common spaces

“WiFi 7” is the latest wireless standard — even faster, and much better in crowded rooms thanks to wider channels and the ability to use multiple bands at the same time. At The Anderson it powers the coworking lounge, gym, and common areas, where lots of people share the air at once.

So which do you use?

  • Everyday wifi: your unit’s WiFi 6 ceiling AP on the 1-gig circuit (~930 Mbps). Just connect and go.
  • Maximum speed: plug into the 10-gig wired port for up to ~9 Gbps.
  • Out and about: WiFi 7 keeps you fast in the shared amenity spaces.

The bottom line: fast fiber behind all of it — with the right tool for wherever you are in the building.