factors affecting network performance

factors affecting network performance

1. Bandwidth

   • Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data that can be transferred over a given period of time
   • the greater the bandwidth the more data can be sent on the transmission media

2. The number of users on the network

   • This means numerous devices are connected to a network
   • this affects a networks performance because the bandwidth is being shared with all the other connected devices

3. The choice of frequency band

   • Choice of frequency band is the frequency of the network. Lower frequencies transmit data slower but have a larger range(2GHz) and higher frequencies(5GHz) transmit data faster but over a smaller range
   • This affects network performance because if you have low frequency band, Data will be transmitted slow and if you have a high frequency band , data will be transmitted fast

4. Distance away from WAP or Router

   • This means how far or close you are from the WAP or Router
   • if you are further away connection weakens and becomes slower whereas if you are close, connection is faster