Wireless Network vs. Wire Networks
...t households. As for cost, although it can be somewhat expensive wiring the entire house, it is still the most inexpensive solutions in terms of networking, which makes it very appealing. If everything is connected correctly in terms of wiring, you should hardly ever run into a problem on the cabling end. As for speed, although wireless has made a great improvement from the 802.11b standard to 802.11g, it still cannot match the speeds that are now being introduced by new advancements in cabling technology. With speeds now hitting 10 gigabits per second with category six cabling, wireless cannot keep up at the moment. Let’s face it, not everyone is a network professional and if you try to setup a network at home and have no clue t what you are doing, you are going to run into problems. By far one of the biggest cons of the wired setup is the lack of flexibility/mobility. The need to have a cable to access the internet everywhere in the house can cause problems and wiring nightmares. Wireless has been around for a considerable amount of time in comparison to how long the internet’s been around. However, it has only been a valid option for home users in the past few years. The wireless movement in North America has just begun and promises a great deal, but is it truly the best options for us? Maybe some of these Pros and Cons might shed some light on the subject. The biggest advantage of the wireless setup is its mobility, being able to access the internet from any location inside and outside of the ho...