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Choosing a wireless networking system for home or office
There are three types of wireless equipment to choose from, each with its own pros and cons. The table below will help you choose the best version for your home or office. Generally, you can safely mix and match devices from any of the 3 versions – they will all work together although at the speed of the slowest device.
Relative Speed
<<<<<<<<<< Slower
Faster >>>>>>>>>>
Type
Standard "G"
Super "G"
MIMO (Pre-N)
Data Speed *
up to 54Mbps
108 - 125Mbps
108 - 240Mbps
Range *
10m
10m - 30m
10 - 50m
Cost Fitted **
£115.00 - £175.00
£145.00 - £200.00
£165.00 - £250.00
Broadband Types
ADSL or Cable
ADSL or Cable
ADSL or Cable


* Speed and range are inversely proportional i.e. as the range increases the speed reduces until at maximum range the connection drops. The range varies depending on the medium that the wireless signal is traveling through i.e. greater range (or faster speed) will be achieved in open air compared to inside an old house with thick stone walls. Other equipment transmitting on the same or similar frequency such as DECT phones, baby monitors, microwave ovens and other wireless PC equipment, can vary or completely block the signal.

** The cost varies with the number and type of PC to be networked and the manufacturer of the equipment supplied. Always choose the best system you can afford as many wireless routers, aimed mainly at the DIY market, give very inconsistent results. We can supply all the performance leading brands including, Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, Belkin and high end DrayTek routers for VPN use.

If purchasing a wireless router for DIY installation, always purchase one with wireless encryption and take the time to configure the encryption, unless you want your neighbours reading your letters and viewing your holiday snaps.

 
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