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Advantage and Disadvantage of Wired Network/ Wireless Net Work

Wired networks provide greater reliability, stability, speed and security compared to wireless networks. However, wired networks lack mobility and can be more difficult and expensive to install and maintain. Wireless networks are easier and cheaper to install but provide less reliability, slower speeds, and weaker security compared to wired networks. Both network types have advantages and disadvantages depending on the needs and environment of the user.

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Advantage and Disadvantage of Wired Network/ Wireless Net Work

Wired networks provide greater reliability, stability, speed and security compared to wireless networks. However, wired networks lack mobility and can be more difficult and expensive to install and maintain. Wireless networks are easier and cheaper to install but provide less reliability, slower speeds, and weaker security compared to wired networks. Both network types have advantages and disadvantages depending on the needs and environment of the user.

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Advantage and Disadvantage of

Wired Network/ Wireless Net work


Advantage of Wired Network
• RELIABILITY AND STABILITY.
When configured properly wired networks provide reliability and
stability.  Once the hubs, switches and Ethernet cables are installed,
the end result is a workhorse system that is extremely reliable.
Although wireless connections are constantly improving, you will
find that wired networks are generally more stable and reliable.
Another reason wired networks are reliable is because the signal is
not influenced by other connections. For example, if you have
wireless networks that are close to one another, one signal could
interfere with another which can compromise stability. Or, if you
have walls or objects nearby, this has an impact on a wireless
connection where a wired network connection is unaffected by
these factors.
• VISIBILITY.
Wired networks are not visible by additional wired
networks. This means there is no interference with
the connection. At the same time, the network
nodes can still communicate with other nodes
(connection points) on the network to facilitate
effective data transfer and storage over network
routes.  The nodes are programmed to recognise
and transfer data to other network nodes.
• SPEED
Wired networks are generally much faster than wireless
networks.  Data speeds have continually improved with
the inception of Gigabit routers and other new
technologies.  Additionally, wired networks tend to be
void of any dead spots that are occasionally present in a
wireless connection. This is mainly because a separate
cable is used to connect each device to the network
with each cable transmitting data at the same speed.
A wired network is also faster since it never is weighed
down by unexpected or unnecessary traffic. Any
unauthorised user is unable to connect to the network
unless their device is connected using an Ethernet
cable.
• Security
When configured with the necessary firewalls and
other security applications, a wired network is
well protected from unauthorized access.  As long
as the correct ports are activated and the network
is monitored for suspicious activity, a wired
connection with security technologies in place will
provide your office with the protection
requirements you need to perform daily business
operations.
• Cost
Depending upon the configuration, the framework
for a wired network can be rather inexpensive to
install.  Ethernet cables, switches, routers, and
other hardware is relatively cost effective.
Additionally, the lifespan of the hardware typically
stands the test of time before an upgrade is
needed.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING A WIRED NETWORK?

• LACK OF MOBILITY.
Wired networks can be inflexible in terms of
mobility.  In order to use your device in a different
location, it is necessary to run extra cables and
switches to connect a device to the network. This
may or may not be inconvenient depending upon
the mobility of your office workers and how
frequently you change your office layout.
• INSTALLATION.
Wired network installations can take longer to set
up because more components are required to
complete the process. Depending upon the size
requirement for your infrastructure, installation
can be lengthy and complex as you connect each
and every device to the network, install the
routers, switches, and hubs and configure security
applications and firewalls.
• MAINTENANCE.
If you have a small network framework,
sometimes there is no need for a server.  However,
once you begin to add more devices to the
network, a server is necessary to handle the
connectivity, capacity, storage and workload.
If a wired network requires a server, the
maintenance could be potentially costly. Plus, you
would have to compensate an IT professional or a
staff of IT professionals to oversee the
maintenance and security.
• WIRES.
Running a wired network means dealing with a
conglomeration of wires that can be unsightly and
inconvenient. Cables can present falling hazards or
become inadvertently disconnected by office
workers or cleaning crews.
On the other hand, if you see the cables as the
security and lifeline to your office operations, it
may not bother you to see an endless array of
wiring. Additionally, the wires may serve as a
reminder of the reliability and stability of your
network connection.
ADVANTAGES OF USING A WIRELESS NETWORK

• COST.
In general, the cost of implementing a wireless
network is relatively inexpensive unless your
network requires additional equipment such as
wireless repeaters or a commercial grade router.
Wireless repeaters increase signal strength and a
commercial grade router provides a more reliable
connection and improved security controls.
• INSTALLATION.

Overall, installation of a wireless network is faster


and easier because it requires less equipment. 
Additionally, you do not have to spend the time
connecting each device to the network using
Ethernet cables.
• MOBILITY.

Wireless networks allow your office workers to be


more mobile with the flexibility to access the
network from any location using any type of
wireless enabled device. There are no hassles with
cables and all connectivity can be achieved
without the limitations of physical cables. Plus,
your office is neat and clean as the result of the
absence of wires.
DISADVANTAGES OF USING A WIRELESS NETWORK

• VISIBILITY.
With wireless networks, one network is visible to
the other which can affect the performance of your
connection. Because the networks can see one
another, the possibility of interference by other
wireless enabled devices or obstructions is higher.
Additionally, the nodes or connectivity points on a
wireless network cannot hear the other nodes on a
single network.  This can compromise the
performance and quality of your connection.
• SECURITY.
In general, wireless networks are less secure than
wired networks since the communication signals
are transmitted through the air.  Because the
connection travels via radio wave, it can easily be
intercepted if the proper encryption technologies
(WEP, WPA2) are not in place.
However, when properly secured, wireless
network security is relatively safe.  The encryption
technologies prevent unauthorized users from
deploying scanners to identify and penetrate the
network.
• SPEED.

As a whole, wireless networks lack the data


transmission speed capability of wired networks.
Instead, a wireless network is primarily dependent
upon the maximum speed capability of your
current configuration.  In this case, a hybrid
solution is sometimes deployed with both wired
and wireless connections.
• RELIABILITY AND STABILITY.

In terms of reliability and stability, wireless


networks are prone to interference by other
networks, wireless enabled devices, and objects
such as walls that can obstruct the connection.
Additionally, if you are a mobile worker and you
are changing locations, the strength of the signal
can vary as well. Therefore, the amount of latency
you experience with a wireless network will be
inconsistent when compared with a wired
network.
Thank you!
Jason V. Caballero
BTVTE-2

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