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#0022 Should you choose WIRED or WIRELESS?
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The Wired vs Wireless Debate
Should you connect your devices via wired or wireless? This is an
ongoing debate and there are good arguments for both ways. I personally use a combination of
both methods depending on the situation.
Wired
You will need to run ethernet lines to each computer or other
device.
Your tethered to one spot
More reliable connection
No need to worry about signal issues
Better for desktops, printers & scanners, & smart tv's
Distance up to 300 feet between switches
Speeds up to 10 Gigabit over ethernet and faster with fiber
No Wi-Fi settings and passwords to bother with
All computers in the last few years support at least Gigabit with newer
computers are 2.5gb or 10gb.
Wireless
You don't need to run wires. Great for places where you can't run lines.
Great for laptops, tablets & cellphones. You can go anywhere within range.
Connections can be spotty.
Printers often have connection issues.
Wi-Fi radio signals can often be congested in 2.4 or 5ghz band depending on number
of devices.
Distance varies greatly depending on signal strength.
Speeds up to 9.6 Gigabit with Wi-Fi 6 You must use Wi-Fi encryption which requires a
password to establish the connection
Iot devices and printers are typically slower speed connections.
