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Reliability - If everything is connected correctly in terms of wiring, you should hardly ever run into a problem on the cabling end. Speed - Although wireless has made a great improvement, it still cannot match the speeds that are now being introduced by new advancements in cabling technology.
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Flexibility - In older buildings, re-wiring is not always an option due to the physical restraints of the building. Also, existing space may not allow for additional cabling. Ease of use - Installing a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) requires less physical work than installing or adding to a LAN (Local Area Network). Mobility - WLAN's allow users to move freely around the room, to wherever access points are in operation. Cost - The overall investment in WLAN is less expensive that retrofitting cables into old buildings. |
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Cost - LAN's can be expensive when wiring an entire house or office. Lack of mobility/flexibility - The need to have a cable to access the internet everywhere in the house can cause problems and wiring nightmares. Wiring messes - Chances are people already have enough wires running behind their computer and entertainment system. Any way they could reduce it would be welcomed. |
Speed - WLAN's still cannot compare to the speeds that are available in wired networks. Reliability - Wireless networks are still more susceptible to inference than their wired counterparts.
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