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Wireless networking is a viable and affordable alternative to traditional wired networks that gives you the same benefits without cumbersome and limiting wires. In a wireless network, computers and peripherals use radio waves to broadcast information to one another. This can make networking extremely easy, especially when you have computers throughout your office.

A wireless network has several major advantages over a wired network. As you review them, consider how they might benefit you and your business.

Reduced cost of installation

It can be expensive to wire your building with Category 5 cabling to enable Ethernet capability or extend your existing capabilities. It may be significantly more cost effective to install wireless access points and enable wireless support for notebooks, desktops, and printers.

Flexibility

If you regularly expand or reorganise your office, or need to accommodate a variety of network configurations, the rapid transition time from one configuration to another that wireless provides can help reduce your network downtime. In addition, you won't have to incur the costs associated with physically rewiring your office space.

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