The advantages and disadvantages of wire and wireless networks

Wire Network

Installation:

When installing wired network you will need a lot of cabling to reach every computer that is in the building.

When installing you/ the people you hire to do the job for you will need to lay down the cables, drill through walls, floors and ceilings to to get the cable to reach every part of the building.

Wire networks has a hefty initial cost that includes: cabling, ducts, connectors, labour as well as other necessary equipment.

Sometimes not possible to install in for example listed buildings or temporary / hired accomodation.

Performance:

Wire networks are faster than wireless and the strength of the connection stays the same even on the edges of the network.

Security:

Wired networks are more secure as it is very difficult to connect to the network with out detection.

Wired network is also hard to tap into from the outside.

Wireless Network

installation:

It is easy to install wireless networks as there are no cables required between workstations ans wireless router or access point.

Wireless network are quick and cheap to install.

Wireless networks are easy to set up in temporary locations.

Performance:

Wireless networks are slower then wired and the speed decreases as signal deteriorates with the distance to AP or Wireless Router.

Security:

Wire network is less secure because the signal can reach out side of the building and transmission may be intercepted.