Wireless tends to be slower than a wired network in most cases, wireless networks are also more inconvenient for desktops if you don't have a built in wireless adapter.
What are the disadvantages of having a network in an office?
Mostly it's about not having to have wires to connect everything. This allows you to place pieces of the network anywhere you want. You also don't have to drill holes in the wall and run wires.
Infrastructure less wireless network, is a network of mobile nodes without having any central controller.
The initial setup of a wireless connection infrastructure that implements security is not complicated as that of wired connections. The disadvantage of wireless security is that most of the encryption methods are common and have weaknesses.
Yes you can! You just need to have a wireless network set up already. You can do this by having a wireless modem from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or by having a wireless router attached to your modem if that modem does not have wireless capabilities.
yes it does affect the signal.
A wireless mesh network really doesn't make sense; the mesh topology assumes that every node in the network has a connection to every other node, and is primarily used for fault tolerance.With wireless technology there is no concept of a "connection", therefore having a mesh topology with a wireless network would be very difficult.Wi-Fi is a wireless technology.
In the Network section of System Preferences select the Airport section. Ensure your network name is selected in the Network name: drop down menu. Click the Advanced button at the bottom. If the option - Disconnect from wireless networks when logging out is ticked then deselect it.
It depends on how old the modem is but usually its just the network. If the provider is having problems well the internet will be slower. Also if you have a wireless router that could greatly impact your speed if there are problems.
A usb wireless adapter is useful to obtain a wireless connection on older computers or when an internal wireless card is nonoperational. It can be an easy fix instead of having to take a part ones computer.
instead of having two or more people involed in your decision ,there is only one.
The benefits of using a PCMCIA wireless card include allowing one to connect to a wireless network without the hassle of network wires. It also allows one to set up a connection much faster without having to deal with cables and cords.