Answer to Question #242698 in Computer Networks for pali

Question

Differentiate between wired networking and wireless networking and critically outline five major advantages and disadvantages of each.

Answer 1

A wired network is any physical medium that shares a connection through cables and wires. On the other hand, a wireless network uses air to transfer infrared waves or electromagnetic waves.

The advantages of a wired network include the following.

They are reliable and have stability if they are well configured.

It has no visibility by other wired networks hence no interference with the connection.

A wired network is faster than the wireless connection

Wired networks are easily protected from unauthorized access.

It is cheaper to install compared to wireless.

Difficult to maintain and know where the issue is to handle.

Disadvantages

It lacks mobility since they are not flexible

Installation can take longer as it requires more components.

Using wire can be inconvenient and unsightly.

Also, it is expensive and difficult to set up.

Advantages of wireless network

It is cheaper to implement than the wired network.

Installation is faster and easier with less equipment.

The wireless network is flexible and can reach mobile places.

Connectivity is over a long distance.

Disadvantages.

Wireless networks are visible to each other, which can affect the connection.

They are not secure compared to the wired network

It has no speed transmission of data

They are not stable and reliable because they can be affected by other networks.

Upgrading is difficult and expensive.