Wireless networking is one of the fastest growing technology fields today, for many good reasons. Here, we’ll take a closer look at some of those reasons.
Time is Money.
With conventional wired networks cable must be run through the ceiling and dropped through walls to outlets which must be affixed to the wall. This can take days, weeks, or even months depending on the size of the building. With wireless, this is no longer a problem, saving time, money, and materials.
Enhanced Mobility.
WiFi networks afford an unprecedented level of mobility. Mobile users in your organization can gain access to important network resources anytime, anywhere in your organization.
The Standard.
WiFi is the true standard for mobile networking, meaning not only your PC’s and Laptops can access the network, currently, your PDA’s and many cellular phones* can now access and share information over your company intranet.
Scalability.
With conventional networks this progression can require many man hours and added inconveniences. Whereas wireless networks are exceedingly easy to expand as your organizations requirements grow with straightforward, inexpensive equipment upgrades and accompaniments.
Site-to-Site Networking.
With conventional networks, the cost and time constraints of creating a network connection linking two buildings in relatively close proximity can be very prohibitive. Securing permits and the right of way to bury fiber optic cable can be a tedious and expensive process. With WiFi, it is as simple as One Two Three.
(* Not all PDA’s and cellular phones have this capability.) |