Carrying out a neat installation using Ethernet cables to connect computers to a DSL/ cable modem router is often quite annoying. Most people don't want cables traced throughout their home and it is beyond my abilities at home DIY to conceal them in an effective way.
A wireless network means that you do not need to run cables all over your house connecting the computers to the router. If you ever have to move then your wireless router just packs up with you and is as easy to install in your next place.
It is quite common however for people to use a mix of wired and wireless solutions on their home networks. This is what I do. It is possible as almost all wireless routers also have 4 normal network ports to add wired computers to the network.
If you already have a home network the a wireless router is the cheapest way to add wireless connections.
Published by David Au on September 20, 2006 10:05 PM
