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WHAT IS HOME NETWORKING?

A home network is a network that connects devices in a home to the internet and to each other. It allows multiple devices to share an internet connection and access files, printers, and other devices.

WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS

Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are a crucial component in any wireless network, serving as the hub that connects wireless devices to the network. They transmit and receive data over the air, convert it to a wired signal, and send it back to the wired broadband router.

Data Transfer Speed

Newer APs support the latest Wi-Fi standards like Wi-Fi 7, which offer faster data transfer rates, improved performance in congested areas, and better power efficiency for connected devices.

Access Points

An access point should be strategically placed to provide maximum wireless coverage and capacity, often mounted centrally to penetrate walls and cover a large area. Upgrading access points can improve speed, capacity, security, and support for new IoT devices.

Security

Newer APs have advanced security features to protect your network from threats. This includes support firmware updates for the latest encryption standards and other security protocols.

TYPES OF NETWORKING

WIFI

Most homes have Wi-Fi by connecting a modem to a router or wireless gateway, which then broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal that devices can use to connect to the internet. The modem receives the internet connection from an internet service provider (ISP) and converts it into a format that devices can understand. The router then distributes the connection to multiple devices throughout the home

Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit data from your wireless router to your Wi-Fi enabled devices like your TV, smartphone, tablet and computer. Because they communicate with each other over airwaves, your devices and personal information can become vulnerable to hackers, cyber-attacks and other threats.

Mesh WIFI

With more people working from home and multiple family members needing different apps and speeds it is necessary to have speed and reliability.

With a Mesh system, it links 2 or more access points, one point is at the router that connects to the internet connection and the other access points.  The other access points rebroadcast it to nearby devices extending the signal quality to all the devices and fill out gaps in the internet coverage.

Wired Networking

LAN (local area networking) is the most widely used type of networking which is Ethernet based, essentially a hardwired connection directly to the internet and comes in many varieties and speeds.

It’s stable and reliable but uses cable such as CAT 6 that tether a device to an internet router to allow for data transfers and are very useful when video streaming and conferencing.

WAP (Wireless Access Point)

A wireless access point, often referred to as a WAP, is a networking device that allows wireless devices such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones to connect to a wired network. Wireless access points create wireless local area networks (WLANs). They act as the interconnection point between the wired network and wireless devices, enabling them to access the Internet.

Essentially, a wireless access point relays data over a wireless local network. It receives data from the wired network and transmits it wirelessly to connected devices and vice versa.

WIFI VS. HARD WIRED

Wi-Fi and Hard Wiring are both ways to connect devices to a local network, but they have different features:

Connection type

Wi-Fi uses wireless signals, while hard wiring uses cables.

Mobility

Wi-Fi allows users to move around freely while connected to a network, while hard wiring requires a device to be plugged into a router with a cable.

Speed

Hard wiring is generally faster than Wi-Fi because there’s a direct connection between the device and the router, while Wi-Fi relies on radio waves that may have to travel a longer distance. Hard wiring service providers can offer speeds of 10 Gbps or more, while Wi-Fi connections are theoretically limited to 6.9 Gbps, but may actually max out at less than 1 Gbps.

Reliability

Hard wiring connections are more reliable than Wi-Fi because they don’t have to compete with other devices on the network and aren’t susceptible to interference.

Security

Hard wire cables connect directly from the device to the router, making it less likely for hackers to intercept data.

Convenience

Wi-Fi is more convenient because it doesn’t require plugging into a router, but some may find the tangle of wires under a desk inconvenient.

Cost

Both Wi-Fi and Hard wiring can be cheap or expensive, depending on the environment and needs. For example, Wi-Fi range extenders can be expensive and may retransmit degraded signals.

In general, a wired connection will be faster than a WiFi connection. That’s because there’s a direct, dedicated connection between the device and the router. There’s nothing standing in the way of that data getting where you need it to go. Then, with a WAP, you can connect wirelessly into the LAN which gives you the best of both worlds.

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