| In a previous article we've seen the advantages | | | | can actually mix these two types of networks |
| of a wired Internet connection. Now we will | | | | and there will be no change in how you use a |
| discuss about the advantages of a wireless | | | | computer. |
| network. So, if you are networking an existing | | | | As a final aspect to deal with, we will see a a few |
| home or a rented one, here are some benefits: | | | | comparatives between these two networks; |
| - Clean. When you install a wired network, | | | | |
| probably you must tear down your walls and then | | | | 1. Data speed. In this respect, data transfer on a |
| take off the cables underneath your carpet. A | | | | wired network is made more rapidly than on a |
| wire less connection is much cleaner. | | | | wireless one. In best cases, the fastest wireless |
| - Portable. Even if you have a huge house, you | | | | networking standards (in the best situations) top |
| can take your device anywhere in it. You can also | | | | out at 54 Mbps (In best scenarios, some vendors |
| interconnect wireless access points to build an | | | | can have proprietary extensions for a an extra |
| entire home wireless network. | | | | speed, but never exceed more than 100 Mbps). |
| - Flexible. You can forget about that jack in the | | | | 2. Radio signal range. Some houses, especially the |
| wall that allows you a wired setup. You can surf | | | | old ones, can be made from a material that can |
| anywhere. | | | | block the radio signal that is used by wireless |
| - Cost effective. With a couple of hundreds of | | | | networks. If your home has plaster walls that |
| dollars, you can start to navigate. Let's see what | | | | contain a wire mesh, the wireless networking |
| your wiring contractor has to say (Probably | | | | equipment's radio signal might not reach all points |
| nothing). | | | | in your home. |
| In procedures that involve printing, sharing, data | | | | Overall, it is more convenient to setup a wireless |
| transfers and other, there is no difference | | | | network if you don't have network wiring installed |
| between a wired and a wireless connection. You | | | | when the house was built. |