More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
Wired AND Wireless Network
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2. A wired network is a common type of wired
configuration. Most wired networks
use Ethernet cables to transfer data between
connected PCs. In a small wired network, a
single router may be used to connect all the
computers. Larger networks often involve
multiple routers or switches that connect to
each other
3.
4. Wireless networks are computer networks
that are not connected by cables of any kind.
The use of a wireless network enables
enterprises to avoid the costly process of
introducing cables into buildings or as a
connection between different equipment
locations.
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6. Sr. No Parameters Wired Network Wireless Network
1 Installation Difficult (Because more
no’s of compound are used
during installation and
required no’s of cables for
connecting each and every
computers)
Easy installation
2 Speed and
Bandwidth
High (up to 100mbps) Low (up to 54mbps)
3 Reliability High(Due to existence of
wired technology and as
manufactured cable have
higher performance)
Reasonably high(
because if the major
section like router break
down the whole network
will be affected)
7. 4 Cables Ethernet, copper and
optical fibers
Works on radio waves
and microwaves
5 Mobility Limited, as it operates in
the area covered by
connected systems with
the wired network
Not limited, as it
operates in the entire
wireless network
coverage
6 Security Good Weak
7 Interference Less (Networks are
invisible to other wired
networks. The presence of
one wired network has no
effect on the performance
of another wired network)
Higher (the potential for
radio interference due
to weather, other
wireless devices, or
obstructions like walls)
8. 8 Quality of
Service
Better Poor
9 Connection
setup time
Less More
10 Devices used Hubs and Switches Routers
11 Cost Less as cables are not
expensive
More as wireless
subscriber stations,
wireless routers, wireless
access points and
adapters are expensive
12 Applications LAN (Ethernet), MAN WLAN, WPAN(Zigbee,
bluetooth), Infrared,
Cellular(GSM,CDMA,
LTE)
13 Standards IEEE802.3 IEEE802.11a, IEEE
802.11b , IEEE802.11g