Understand Wireless

About wireless

What is a wireless network? - A wireless network enables users to access an organisation’s servers. It also enables users to access the internet, via radio waves rather than by using traditional wires plugged into the back of a PC or laptop computer... [Read More]

The future of WiFi - The speed of access to the internet via WiFi has increased substantially over the past few years and this trend is set to continue. As a result, more and more organisations are using WiFi... [Read More]

Why wireless networks - Wireless networks are relatively easy and inexpensive to set up and as a result can reduce the cost of a network implementation, simply because they reduce the requirement for cable or wires to be installed... [Read More]

Benefits of using a wireless network - There are many benefits such as a wireless network being relatively easy to set up - but in many instances may require some form of technical support to implement... [Read More]

Disadvantages and potential pitfalls - Security. It is absolutely imperative that your wireless network is secured. This means that only authorised users should be able to access your network. If this is not the case, it might be possible for a third party to use the connection... [Read More]

Buying and installing wireless

Five steps to successfully buying a wireless network - Identify the needs of your organisation and the users. Ensure that all personnel have a PC or laptop that is able to access wireless networks. It may be necessary to install a wireless adaptor... [Read More]

Simple steps to installing a wireless network - It may be necessary to use your suppliers’ consultants to make any changes or modify the system in order to meet your exact requirements... [Read More]

Wireless case studies

Bishop David Brown School provides students with a secure wireless network - Read about how the Bishop David Brown School successfully achieves implementation of a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, providing every student with the ability to work from a notebook wherever they are located in the school... [Read More - pdf]

Questions and answers

What is a wireless network? - A wireless network is a system where radio waves are used instead of cables... [Read More]

How does it work in practice ? - In practice a wireless network simply eliminates the need for cables to be plugged into the back of every PC or laptop... [Read More]

Do I need a wireless network? - This depends on your circumstances but generally speaking ‘yes’ it is very useful. It is especially useful if you are moving into new offices because it will save on cabling costs and the need to trail wires everywhere!... [Read More]

Is it something that I can install myself? - It can be. Many people do so at home but in an office environment it is wise to get a proper installation on the basis that the equipment needs to positioned correctly... [Read More]

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In summary about wireless

WiFi is most certainly the future of networks. It gives people full flexibility at home and in the office, and it also enables travelling workers to access the internet and corporate networks. This means that they can download and access vital information, quickly and inexpensively.

Glossary

Hotspots - Hotspots are designated areas in a public place that enables anyone with a wireless enabled device to access the internet. These can often be found on train stations, in airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, etc. Some countries have extensive wireless networks that cover remote and rural areas as well.

Wireless adaptor - A wireless adaptor is a device that may need to be inserted into a PC or laptop computer to allow wireless network connectivity. Most modern PCs have this pre-installed.

Wireless router - A wireless router is a device that connects to an organisations’ network and allows people with wireless-enabled PCs or laptops to connect to the network without the need for physical cables.

Wireless repeater - A wireless repeater extends the range of a wires network signal. It is a device that ‘boosts’ the WiFi signal beyond normal range.