| In this world of modern technology, most people | | | | through a wireless network. We can consider this |
| prefer not to connect computers with Ethernet | | | | as an evidence for the data security which is |
| cables because excessive cables scattered | | | | provided by wireless network. You can send and |
| throughout their office or home is unsightly. You | | | | share data quickly through a wireless network. |
| can choose to install a wireless network to avoid | | | | This is the main reason why businesses and |
| excessive cabling. For a wireless network, there is | | | | people prefer this network interface for their data |
| no need to use Ethernet cables to connect your | | | | sharing. Another important fact regarding wireless |
| computers to the DSL or router. | | | | networks is that you can connect to the network |
| Usually, a wireless network broadcast signal uses | | | | easily even from the regions which have poor |
| one or more wireless routers or wireless access | | | | telecom infrastructure. |
| points. The access points or router are provided | | | | Some of the main reasons which make the |
| with an aerial and an Ethernet port. The Ethernet | | | | wireless network interface popular include:i) |
| port in the access point must be connected to | | | | Convenience as you can use this network |
| the modem which is provided by your internet | | | | interface at home, the office or anywhere else |
| service provider, if you need internet access. If | | | | without hassle.ii) WLANs are available anywhere in |
| you have to move the wireless network to | | | | the world at an affordable cost.iii) If you are |
| another place, you can simply transfer and install it | | | | moving to a new location, you can transfer the |
| in your new location easily. | | | | interface and install it at your new location |
| You can also make a combination of wired and | | | | easily.iv) There is no need for an Ethernet cable |
| wireless connections with an access point or | | | | to connect computers to each other. |
| wireless router. The access point functions as the | | | | For a business, one of the main advantages in |
| receiver and radio frequency transmitter and can | | | | setting up a wireless network is savings. You can |
| interact with computers, IP Phones, PDAs and | | | | access the changes in your business in a short |
| other access points having 802.11 wireless | | | | period of time after installing the wireless network. |
| adapters. IEEE 802.11 standard of wireless | | | | There is no need to spend money on cables and |
| transmission is utilized in a wireless local area | | | | other equipments. The cost of maintaining a |
| network (WLAN). Certain other wireless | | | | wireless network is also less when compared to |
| networking standards such as Bluetooth are | | | | other network interfaces. |
| available now. However, 802.11 standard is | | | | Nowadays, you can buy wireless routers at an |
| considered as the most effectual networking | | | | affordable cost. Also having a wireless network |
| solution. Actually, the aim of the developers of | | | | can increase productivity and improve the working |
| this network interface was to connect computers | | | | environment in your office. |
| through a local area network. However, it has | | | | One of the main drawbacks of this network |
| now been changed and a wireless network | | | | interface is that it may cause health and |
| interface is also used for Voice over Internet | | | | environmental hazards. Recent researches |
| Protocol (VoIP) and internet access. | | | | reported that the constant use of wireless |
| Based on the surveys conducted so far, it is clear | | | | network interfaces may lead to memory loss, |
| that you can stay connected in your network for | | | | poor concentration, premature senility, nausea and |
| a long period each day. If you have a laptop with | | | | even the hazardous disease named cancer. Some |
| a wireless connection, you can walk around your | | | | environmental hazards that may occur due the |
| office with your laptop without losing the | | | | constant usage of this interface are also reported. |
| connection. Nowadays, certain emergency | | | | These hazards occur due to electromagnetic |
| services are transferring their confidential data | | | | radiation coming out of wireless networks. |