Let’s get Physical – Network Infrastructure in Business 

“Can’t we do it all with Wireless?” – It depends…

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Wireless, it’s a modern miracle, isn’t it?

Wireless, it’s a modern miracle, isn’t it? In Offices and Homes across the World, people can roam around with Laptops, Mobiles and Tablets without those horrible Network cables. Smart TVs, Games Consoles connect to Wireless by default, and you have to dig into settings to get them onto cables. But why would you? Isn’t Wireless enough?

No, not always.

For Businesses, making sure you have a fast and resilient network is always important. And this is no different if you are a one-person company or 250 users in a multi-floor building.

Did you know that Wi-Fi outages can cost businesses significant time and productivity? In fact, studies show that businesses can lose up to 1% of their annual revenue due to network downtime.

Why Network Cabling Reigns Supreme

Let’s start with a universal truth:
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Network cabling is always faster than wireless.
Let’s build on that:
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Data flow over network cabling is always more reliable than wireless.
And finally let us revert to our School Physics Classes:
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  • Radio waves don’t have a constant signal of the same strength, they fluctuate through the wavelength they are given.
  • Radio waves of different frequencies can interfere with each other.
  • The more users on a Radio frequency, the more congested it becomes.

Did you know that 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, and unsecured Wi-Fi is often the weak spot? Poor Wi-Fi security can expose sensitive data to hackers, leading to costly breaches and recovery efforts..

Planning a business network is easy to do, and should be based on the following

Stationary Devices? Go Wired!

Where machines or devices don’t move (e.g. PCs), cable them as much as possible for the fastest connection.

Dock Your Laptops for Speed!

For laptops at fixed desks, provide cabled connections, either directly or through docks with network ports.

Ensure Full Wireless Coverage!

Plan wireless coverage across the entire area, using wired access points to maintain fast backhaul between each point and the router.

Avoid Mesh, Use Cables Where Possible!

Only rely on mesh networks when physically laying cables is impossible.

Target IT have 25 years of experience in networking and Wireless connectivity. Give us a call on 01202 538488 and we can assist you.

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