Wireless and Mobile Device Security, 2nd Edition

Business Challenges Addressed by Wireless Networking

Wireless networking addresses several challenges thanks to its inherent ability to allow network access without the hindrance of cables. The most obvious benefit is that areas considered for WLAN deployment do not require a cable run to each desk or print station. This offered major savings in time and effort. Moving cables and activating the Ethernet ports is a considerable burden in any installation, office move, or reshuffle. With WLAN being predominantly wireless, there is a greatly reduced burden on cabling devices because only the backhaul from the access point to the network may need to be cabled. As a result, you can put desks and network printers wherever you want. There is also significant ...