
170 Data Communications and Computer Networks
Table 9.2 Differences Between Wired and Wireless LAN
Wired LAN Wireless LAN
• It is difficult to set up wired LANs, as it requires long and
large number of wires to connect devices to each other or
to the central device such as hub or switch.
• It is easier to set up WLANs as compared to
wired LANs.
• The total cost required to set up these type of networks
include cost of cable, hubs, switches and various software
packages to install the network.
• Wireless adapters and access points are
three to four times expensive as compared to
components of wired LAN.
• It is more secure because firewalls can be installed on the ...