| Network classifications are based on the kind of | | | | (Megabits per second). With a Gigabit Ethernet |
| routers used for connecting computers together. | | | | cable the speeds can go to 1,000 Mbps. |
| A wireless router creates a wireless network. The | | | | Because of the transfer rate, a wired network is |
| network of cables between the computers is call | | | | better used for a network that frequently shares |
| a wired network. | | | | large amounts of data across the network. These |
| As you may have guessed a wireless network | | | | routers manage very intense transfer speeds. |
| does not use cables or wires to connect devices | | | | They cost less than the wireless routers. |
| to it. Your mobiles devices such as a laptop or | | | | The downside is that wires and cables can |
| phone (with WiFi capabilities) can connect to the | | | | become messy and can easily clutter. If the |
| network if it in range of its signal. Allowing more | | | | chaos of wires does not worry you much, then |
| freedom to move around your working space. | | | | this is the perfect network for you. You will be |
| A wired network requires cables and wires to | | | | pleased by the speed that you get. |
| connect to the computers. The data cables sends | | | | If flexibility is a priority, then a wireless router is |
| data packets through the cables. These are most | | | | the most appropriate for you. With the absence |
| commonly referred as Ethernet cables or CAT5 | | | | of wires and cables, a wireless network can save |
| cables. | | | | you money. You will save simply by not having to |
| The speed that data packets travel along the | | | | buy the Ethernet cables. |
| data cables are much higher than the data | | | | The decision is yours. To have freedom from |
| transfer speed in a wireless network. If a | | | | wires, you will want wireless. If you want me |
| standard Ethernet cable is used, the data transfer | | | | speed you will want wired. |
| rate can reach a maximum or 100 Mbps | | | | |