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Why is collision detection more complex in wireless networks than in wired networks such as Ethernet?
because it is . ;)
Are Wireless networks faster than other network types?
No, wireless networks tend to be slower than wired networks but they offer more range and you don't need a whole lot of wires. Wireless routers normally have Ethernet ports so you can have a mix of wired and wireless if you desire. The speed difference between the two is barely noticeable, well that's my opinion.
Why are wireless ethernet networks more challenging to set up than wired networks?
Mostly because of security issues and EMI.
What are the disadvantages of having a wireless network in your home instead of a wired network?
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.
Which type of modems is better wireless or cable?
Those are 2 different things. There are cable modems and DSL modems. Wireless refers to a type of network which can be based either on a Cable modem or a DSL modem. You can have a wired network, or a wireless network. Wireless networks have typically have had slower transfer rates than wired networks, but the technology is changing so wireless routers are becoming faster in transferring data.
Do wired networks have faster transmission speeds than wireless networks?
Short answer: Wired networks are typically faster than wireless networks. Taking factors into consideration such as reception and interference, wired networks are almost always faster than wireless networks. It should be noted that in almost all situations, either will be fast enough for your needs: when dealing with the internet, it is your connection to the world (DSL, Cable, Dialup) that provides the chokepoint. A faster local network will not speed up the time that it takes to load web pages or download files from the internet. Wired Networks: 1Gbps networks are faster than any standard wireless networks to date (6/3/2009). However, they aren't all that common outside of a corporate setting, as they are expensive. Most computers today only have 10/100Mbps wired network cards, and almost always run at 100Mbps. They are also considered more reliable and easier to work with from a user standpoint (though running cable everywhere can be a headache), making them perfect for company use or people requiring high bandwidth from their local network such as a LAN party for video games. Wireless Networks: A newer technology called Wireless-N is actually slightly faster than the standard 100Mbps wired connection. Many new computers in the past year or two have come with the hardware needed to connect to a Wireless-N network. They often connect at speeds of around 130Mbps (which is not that much of an improvement over the wired 100Mbps), but are capable of doing 300Mbps if placed into a mode which can be very flaky as well as disruptive to nearby wireless networks. Wireless-G networks, the standard that most people think of when they think "wireless", can only reach 54Mbps. It should be noted that although the Wireless-N connection claims higher speeds, wireless networks do not always perform at their advertised rate. If signal strength is poor, it will actually slow down to improve the success rate of the communications. To understand this concept, imagine speaking to someone who is hard of hearing without being able to raise your voice: you would speak slowly so they could understand. Wired communication doesn't suffer such problems, as wires are less susceptible to interference and CAT-5 cabling, typical on wired networks, is specially designed to defeat interference. If you are trying to decide which network is right for you, each offers benefits. Wired networks supply speed and reliability and avoid many headaches of wireless networks: connection requires that you be able to physically attach to the network, preventing neighbors from stealing your internet and eliminating the passwords necessary for wireless networks. Wireless networks provide convenience, typically to owners of laptop computers, but especially to people who will have guests/friends over who will be bringing a laptop, and eliminate the need for wires running everywhere.
Why is wired faster than wireless?
memory
What are the advantages of transmission media?
SpeedWireless networks and other transmission media have made gains in speed and reliability, but they pale in comparison to the speed that wired networks can provide. DSL Internet access, for instance, will transmit data far faster than a wireless Internet connection. Wireless connections often suffer from interference and weaker signals, depending on location, affecting the speed of data transmission. Wired connections overcome both quite easily without any loss in speed.SecurityWireless networks tend to suffer from more security attacks than wired networks. In a wired network, a hacker would have difficulty walking into a home or business and tampering with the wires. However, in a wireless network, a hacker only needs to have close proximity and a knowledge of how wireless data transmission works to get inside. A hacker can simply use a vulnerable wireless connection to surf the net, or he may steal personal data stored on a computer within the network. He also will have an easier time intercepting data sent wirelessly than data sent through a wired connection.
Is a wired or wireless scanner best?
A wired scanner will be able to transfer data much quicker than a wireless scanner, and so may be better for you.
What are the Advantages and disadvantages of wireless networking?
Some of the advantages of wireless networks are ideal for provisional network setups, much cheaper than wired network and flexible if thereÕs an ad-hoc site. On the other hand, some of its disadvantages are: it has lower speed compared to wired networks, less secure and can easily affect by the surroundings.
How much does wireless networking cost today?
Wireless networking costs can vary depending on the kind of wireless network that one is looking to buy. There are four kinds: wireless-a, wireless-b, wireless-g, and wireless-n. With networking, the prices vary because of the range and the quality of the network. Wireless-a networks are generally the weakest, therefore the cheapest, and can cost up to $60. Wireless-b networks are stronger than wireless-a, while wireless-g networks are stronger than wireless-b. Wireless-n networks are the strongest, and the newest, and they commonly cost up to $160.
How is wireless broadband internet usage less secure than wired internet usage?
This is due to the accessibility of wireless networks, that is anyone who is in range of the wireless signal and try to access the network. Obviously the solution is to use encryption but some individuals can overcome this security. Although it is important to note that if a outsider can get physical access to a wired network than they can access it just as easily, although there are solutions to both of these by using a local DNS server to manage your network.
