Explain the limitations of using wireless network?

Answer 1

Securities is where many wireless networks lost out.

Sometimes, wireless networks are unreliable - signals from wireless networking can suffer from interference beyond the control.

Wireless networks can be slower compared to wired networks

Compatibility - since it's a new technology component which are not made by the same company may not work together.

Weak signal strength due to some obstacles like heavy walls etc.

Additional range must be added using Repeaters and more access point. This leads to increase of cost.

Answer 2

1. It's a bit more difficult to setup properly

2. Risk of 'outsiders' accessing your network unless robust security protocols are enabled (eg WPA, WPA2)

3. Significantly slower than a wired network (2 - 50 times slower, see below).

4. The network can be less stable. Wireless reception may be impaired by a number of factors including large distances or objects between wireless devices, and other wireless networks.

Reference:

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/wlanh_20