Most homes in the U.S. are moving to wireless Internet so at-home users can enjoy the freedom to move around the house while staying connected. But do businesses benefit in the same way that those at home do from wireless internet?
Wired internet still has some advantages, especially for businesses with large internet networks that need to stay connected.
Advantages of Wired Internet
Wired internet is still the superior solution for business use, especially for medium to large businesses thanks to its consistency and connectability.
Wired internet offers:
Reach
Wired connections can provide maximized upload and download speeds to an entire building of computers without the need for routers in every room. There are no weak spots in your network and no maximum ranges to contend with. Wherever the wires go, so does your Internet.
Reliability
The upload and download speeds of a wired connection aren’t affected by the environment in which the wires are used. These transfer rates remain constant as long as the Internet Service Provider is providing service properly. For businesses with tight deadlines and short turnarounds, consistency is key.
Security
Wired networks require a physical connection to function. It’s significantly more difficult for those looking to break into a network to breach a connection made by a physical line. Unlike wireless internet, there is no password to enter to gain access. All users have to have a direct connection to the port.
Ease of Use
After installations, most wired internet connections simply require a computer to be connected to your network via an ethernet cord. There’s no need to scan for networks, set up access keys, or reset connections.
Advantages of Wireless Internet
While a wired connection has advantages for business, a wireless connection can also provide interesting perks for growing enterprises.
Convenience
For those who need to work on the move, a wireless internet connection makes mobile meetings and interdepartmental mobility possible. Workers can move their devices – computers, tablets, and phones – to anywhere within your offices to get work done on the spot.
Productivity
Workers can use the internet on any wireless-ready device, including smartphones, laptop computers, and tablets. Companies in technological fields gain the advantage of multi-platform application use from anywhere in the office.
Mobility may be a major factor for some smaller businesses, but larger businesses will have to rely on the dependability of a wired connection to achieve large-scale success in an internet-based business world.
