Home networks

Home networks

1. Wireless (WIFI)

   • Disadvantage
     • Bandwidth
       • Slower (54 Megabyte p/s)
     • Security
       • Anyone in range can join the network
     • Interference
       • Can be affected by walls
   • Advantage
     • Setting up
       • Only need wireless router
     • Cost
       • Cheaper because only need the router
     • Mobility
       • You can access the network from anywhere in the house

2. Cable connection to router

   • Disadvantage
     • Setting up
       • Cables have to be run from the router to all rooms in the house
     • Cost
       • installation is expensive
     • Mobility
       • cannot connect to room withought sockets
   • Advantage
     • Bandwidth
       • Fast (1 Gigabyte p/s)
     • Security
       • Need to physically plug their computer into the network with a cable
     • Interference
       • Should not experience interferences