| CATEGORY | WIRELESS | WIRED |
| User Mobility | Nearly unlimited in a building | Tethered to a physical outlet |
| Setup Cost | Relatively Low | Relatively High |
| Standard | 802.11 | 802.3 |
| Reliability | Data loss could be higher depending on RF interference | Data loss rate is fairly low due to reliable medium |
| Principle | CSMA-CA | CSMA/CD |
| Benefits | – No hassles of cable – Best for mobile devices – Greater Mobility – Easy installation & Management | – Greater Speed – High Noise Immunity – Highly Reliable – Greater Security |
| Installation | Easy | Difficult |
| Medium | Over The Air | Copper, Fibers etc. |
| Equipments | Wireless Controllers, Access Points etc. | Routers, Switches, Hubs etc. |
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