Powerline Networking vs Wireless

If you are planning to set up a network in your home, office, apartment building, or school, you know that many options exist. One of the most overlooked options often turns out to be the easiest, most effective, and affordable choice – powerline networking. Let’s take a look at powerline networking versus a wireless network.

Range: The first goal of any network is to deliver accessibility where you want it. Wireless networks offer total access within their range, and as long as the signal is unhindered, they are tough to beat. The problem is that in today’s electronic world there are many ways in which a wireless signal is impeded. Building materials like concrete and steel prevent wireless signal penetration, and equipment pulling a lot of electricity, such as refrigeration units, creates interference. Powerline networks offer excellent clarity that will not be impeded by equipment in use, and have a very respectable range of over 300 yards, which is greater than many wireless networks will provide without installation of range extenders.

Security: Where security is an important issue, it’s important to note that powerline networking is more secure than wireless. Hacking or eavesdropping on a powerline network is much more difficult than penetrating even “security-enable” wireless networks.

Cost: The price for a basic set up for a wireless network is typically higher than for a single two-adapter powerline kit. If you choose a powerline network and want to add additional adapters, the cost will rise with each additional kit added to the network, which may eventually make the network more costly.

Speed: Both wireless and powerline networks offer very high speeds for data transfer. Where no interference is present, the performance of each type of system is excellent. Where interference from other signals or impediments exists for wireless, a powerline network will offer more consistent performance.

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