3.1.12 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks



Advantages 

  • Does not take space or time to lay the cable's.
  • No extra cost for cables.
  • You can bring your own device 
  • Increased mobility 
  • Easy to use 
  • Easy installation
  • Expansion is easier 
  • Guest usage   

Disadvantages 

  • Risk of cancer
  • 2-50x slower than wired communication 
  • Less stable
  • Car crashes, because of talking on mobile 
  • Security issues 
  • Weak privacy 
  • High error rates 
  • Can be unsustainable because of weather 
  • The distance that wireless networking covers is smaller 
  • Can be used to steal data