Wired vs wireless networks
Discover the key differences, between wired and wireless networks, plus the key benefits and drawbacks of both.
Discover the key differences, between wired and wireless networks, plus the key benefits and drawbacks of both.
If you aren’t sure whether a wired or wireless network would work best for your business, this look at the advantages and disadvantages of both might help you make your choice.
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As the name implies, a wired network uses cables that plug into devices to connect them to the internet or to other networks, through an ethernet cable or wall jack.
Wired networks have served their users well since the introduction of IT systems, and they continue to offer many advantages:
Nothing is perfect and wired networks do have their disadvantages:
A wireless network transmits signals for wireless IT devices to communicate to each other without cables. Access points can be used to amplify Wi-Fi signals so that devices don’t need to be near a router, and “hotspots” can be created in public places such as cafes, hotels and business centres.
The introduction of wireless networks brought many benefits:
As for a wired network, wireless networks also have their issues:
As we’ve seen, both wired and wireless networks have their pluses and minuses and there is no answer to the question of which is best. Finding a good network depends on your specific needs, budget, and resources.
Your choice may be driven by security factors, the size of your organisation and how it works, the importance of a reliable and consistent connection, and the number of remote workers you have. It may even be that you need a hybrid approach of wired and wireless connections.
Expert advice should help you to make the right networking choice for your business but you should avoid anyone who tries to sell you an off-the-shelf solution. Even if you have your preference, implementing it so that it delivers an effective and reliable network will also need specialist skills and experience.
Whether you want to update an existing network, rewire your office or install a network from scratch, Syn-Star provides an end-to-end service, from a consultation to discover your networking needs, to installing infrastructure, setting up and long-term maintenance.
Our range of services, including office moves and IT cabling and two decades of experience supporting a wide range of businesses allow us to connect you up for the long term.
If you would like to talk to one of our team of advisors about your IT network, or any other aspect of business IT support or telecoms, then contact us today.
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Agnes Molnar
Agnes is Syn-Star’s expert content writer, she has Master’s degree in English Literature that provides a strong foundation in writing and critical thinking of everything she does.
Qualifications: Masters in English Literature
In-house training: HubSpot SEO, WordPress Training.
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