
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. |