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Structured Cabling or Wireless?
Which way should you go? The answer is both.
Structured cabling is the cabling infrastructure that delivers telephone and Internet throughout your home. You can now enjoy
the added flexibility of having any data point also performing as a telephone point. On top of this, wired cabling performance
standards are far superior, guaranteeing faster, more reliable speed and signal consistency.
Wireless technology is perfect for the everyday use of computers, mobile and tablet devices. Wireless networks are also perfect
when you need to locate a networked device where wiring is impractical, such as in older homes or rentals. The downside is that
with wireless networks you need to be aware of demand on the service. Additional devices draw on the same source and create
bandwidth limitations, resulting in poorer transmission quality and interference that can downgrade your performance.
Wireless devices are naturally affected by interference and distance. When considering where to place wireless access points,
you may need to consider additional options to ensure that your your wireless device and signal strength is consistently strong,
rather than intermittent or weak. Your options include:
• installing additional data points and power outlets for another router
• installing additional power outlets for ‘signal repeaters’.
The table and home plan (p.57) provide a guide to the possibilities. Clipsal recommends that you talk to your builder or
electrical/structured cabling contractor for advice on where to place additional points.
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