Wired vs Wireless

When setting up your home or business, choosing whether to incorporate cords can be a crucial decision that impacts both functionality and aesthetics. Making the right choice will enhance your environment and streamline your setup. In this article, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of each method.  

Wireless – Unrestrained  

In today’s world, wireless is what most users are comfortable with and most familiar with. Most homes have laptops, cellphones, tablets, and smart TVs, which often don’t need a physical connection and allow for easy setup and a clean look.  

Wireless connections allow for a lot of flexibility. An employee can take their laptop from their desk to the conference room or use it at home, so there aren’t any interruptions in their productivity.  

Setup is also a lot easier when you aren’t worried about running cords throughout the building. If your workplace is constantly growing, then scalability is a priority. As part of your setup, you’ll just need a router and possibly access points, depending on the size of your office.  

As for price, the equipment might cost more up front, but you won’t spend nearly as much on installation. Depending on the size and layout of your office, the price of labor for running cables throughout it can be costly.  

Wired – Joined Together 

Depending on your experiences, a wired connection might seem dated, but there are many benefits to having a physical connection. For example, your connection will be a lot more stable than connections over WIFI. It’s a lot less susceptible to interferences, and that means fewer interruptions while you’re trying to work.  

Another benefit is security. A wired connection is less likely to be intercepted by bad actors. Banks often rely on wired connections to help ensure the protection of their sensitive data. With the right choices, a wireless connection can be secured using encryption, network segmentation, and intrusion detection.  

Finally, the speeds you’ll experience on a wired connection are more consistent and often faster than what a user will experience on WIFI. If your business is data-heavy and involves frequent data transfers, then a wired connection might make tasks go a little quicker. 

Keeping Your Needs in Mind 

When making the final decision, you need to keep your needs in mind. If your business doesn’t involve sensitive data or data transfers, then you don’t need to invest in a wired system. If consistently high speeds are critical for the work you do, then WIFI might not be the best option. The good thing is you don’t have to do 100% of either option, and the Silverlight Technology Group can guide you to a solution that best fits your needs.  

A mix of both might be the best option, and your IT company can help you put the puzzle together. For example, we can run cables only to the offices that need them to save on labor costs by allowing other employees to use the WIFI connection.  

Conclusion 

A wireless connection provides flexibility and allows for easy scalability. A wired connection provides stability, security, and speed. At the end of the day, you don’t have to pick one option and can get a package that best suits your needs. Let Silverlight help guide you and schedule a consultation with us today.  

Let us know what your current setup is at work or at home. Stay supported!