Which is better - wired or wireless?
The table below summarizes the main criteria considered on the previous pages. If you are very cost-conscious, need maximum performance
of your home system, and don't care much about mobility, then a wired Ethernet LAN is probably right for you.
If on the other hand, cost is less of an issue, you like being an early adopter of leading-edge technologies, and you are really
concerned about the task of wiring your home or small business with Ethernet cable, then you should certainly consider a wireless LAN. However, even in a completely wireless network an ethernet cable connection, if only temporary is often necessary to provide a reliable method to set up the router/modem configuration.
Most home and small business networks will naturally fall somewhere in between these two extremes with a mixture of the two types. If you're still undecided, BW Data Designs has the experience of building LANs and can offer all the advice you might need.
Spend just a few more minutes with the interactive Home Network Advisor
tool by Bradley Mitchell, About.com Guide. It could help you decide on the type of network as well as the gear you will want to have.
Give it a try: Home Network Advisor |
