Wireless Networking FAQ
What is a "wireless network"
- Networks traditionally used cables to send data between computers, but with current technology it can be done without these cables or "wirelessly" via radio frequencies that carry the data between computers instead.
What is an SSID?
- SSID is an acronym and is used to refer to the name given to a wireless network. The acronym actually stands for Service Set Identification.
I have a laptop, do I have wireless capability?
- While some laptops have built-in wireless adapters, wireless connectivity requires special components and should have a matching wireless access point and wireless card to ensure top performance.
My company is moving to a new building which isn't wired for a network. Should we just make everything wireless?
- We recommend keeping as much of a LAN cabled as possible. As wireless networks become more crowded with more and more users, performance and reliability go down. If your network is important to your business, continuing to use a cabled network wherever possible will help maintain better availability.
I want wireless connectivity at my home/office. Wireless routers are cheap and someone told me I could just plug it in and it would work. Why would I need a consultant to help me?
