2007-01-14 13:02:39 · 5 answers · asked by Basketballer 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
In short because there are no cables to connect, you can use it anywhere within range, not just where the network socket is.
Wireless still isn't as secure / fast as wired networks though, for most web browsing wireless with security enabled (WPA) is fine but for mass file transfers, 100 or 1000 mbit Ethernet is way faster.
2007-01-14 13:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its a real pain to run ethernet, since wireless G has been the standard, wireless is more economical, and more priactical than a hard wired lan.
Businesses, however, still use a wired lan because of the cost of IT required to keep a wireless system up and running. Not to mention performance benefits of being wired.
2007-01-14 21:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by SnowXNinja 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the devices are relatively cheap. I only have one wireless enabled device in my house for use in the pool area. I just ran CAT5, RG6 and fiber all through my house...
when compared to the performance of Ethernet, Wi-Fi is a joke...
2007-01-14 21:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portability.
2007-01-14 21:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are especially good for gaming because then it doesnt take as long to set up and there arent cables all over the place waiting to trip people.
2007-01-14 21:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by karli r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋