COMPUTER (NETWORK)
WiFi is great and provides a convenient method of accessing your broadband when browsing the web on a portable device, but dedicated cable may carry the information faster and more reliably.
If WiFi lag is causing PlayStation frag or streaming stuttering, it may be time to go wired* and enjoy typical speed increases from 54Mb/s to 1000Mb/s**
It may be the case WiFi just doesn't reach the far corners of your home where you need it, you work from home and require a solid and reliable connection or you have an outbuilding you've converted into an office/study and need to extend connectivity into it.
Cabbling allows :
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Fast, secure, closed circuit data connectivity
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Ideal for large data transfers such as streaming & gaming
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Multi-use cabling via RJ45 adaptors
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Existing wiring repair / re-routing
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Extend internet access around the home
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Recessed, trunking or clipped cabling options
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CAT 5e or CAT 6 options
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External cabling to an outbuilding (e.g. detatched garage, etc.)
Pricing depends on the length of the cable runs and whether you want it concealing within the wall, within trunking or clipped direct.
N.B. it is also possible to transmit data over your existing mains wiring using a pair of transceivers. These devices allow you transfer data between two mains socket outlets across the house and they provide a cheap alternative to having a dedicated cable between two points. They work by encoding and transmitting the data as frequency bursts along the power line between the transmitter and receiver units, but their speed and reliability can be affected if they're on different circuits or if a 'noisy' load such as a washing machine or vacuum cleaner is in use. As a cheap and cheerful solution immediately available from off the high street, they may be worth considering if you want to avoid a dedicated cable installation.
An advantage to having the dedicated cabling solution is that it can be used for purposes other than network communication. e.g. video, audio, telephones, alarms.
*Data transmission speed and reliability will be much improved between equipment connected together by wire, however it does not guarantee to eliminate problems. Wired network installations will eliminate issues caused by WiFi jitters but won't help if the cause of the problem is elsewhere.
**Data transfer speed depends on hardware limitations. At the time of writing most WiFi installations typically operate at a maximum of 54Mb/s although slower actual speeds are more typical, while most modern wired network interfaces use 'Gigabit' ethernet at 1000Mb/s
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