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| Why Network Cabling Your Home Can Beat Wireless Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:00 AM PDT It seems that with every time a new technology comes along, everyone needs to have it and traditional methods get sunned no matter how useful they still are. Although wireless networks are handy for a number of reasons, such as connecting phones and easy access anywhere, there are many advantages of network cabling, hence why schools and businesses still rely on it. Not only is it good in these sectors but it can be of use for your home networks and connections too!
Should you Use Network Cabling at Home?If you live in a rented abode or move home often it’s probably more hassle than it’s worth and wireless is the best option. If however, you own your house and plan on staying, then network cabling is worth doing as much as it was getting an arial plugged into your TV and electricity running through the house! By no means is this a suggestion to replace a wireless network however. Most of us have smartphones that are unable to connect via cable, laptops that make movement/comfort unpractical with a cable connection and possibly want some kind of connection available to guests such as WiFi. What I’m suggesting is the two can sit side by side quite well in one household for dual purposes! Why Network Cabling?SecurityWireless networks are available for anyone in range to connect to and getting hacked is always a risk. I have a friend with a son at university who had issues with his wireless about a year ago. The student house he moved into had the same network from the previous owners, and somehow another house on the road knew the WEP key because there was constantly another 3 or 4 devices hooked up at any time! Although it was just students over the road using it for internet access (alas a free one courtesy of his son) and never did anything malicious, it could have been worse if the wrong people had said connection. No matter how secure your home is there is always a chance someone could break in, and the same goes for a wireless network. SpeedDownloading, streaming, uploading, downloading, streaming, uploading, downloading, etc. The days of the internet being a browsing task are almost as old as dial up connections, and if the average internet user split up their time spent online it might look a lot like the aforementioned. Add to this home consoles strongly based around online connections and households having more than one computer and that’s a lot of internet usage! Wireless can struggle with bandwidth depending on position of the router, the access point, walls and various other factors. A wired network will deliver faster speeds with no signal drop out to anywhere you connect so long as your network is set up efficiently. Do I Have to do it Myself?No, of course not! Plenty of companies exist dedicated to network cabling, some for home and some for business. These people are experts and even if you do choose to go ahead and build a network yourself having one on side for help and advice is only going to be of benefit if something goes wrong, won’t work or a question you’re unsure of arises. What to Consider When Building a Wired Network?Most importantly, SAFETY!Not just to be considered when installing the network, but after too. Electrical faults are a major factor in house fire causation so consider every scenario from wiring location to measures in place in the event of a fault. Where do you want to connect the network?What rooms are going to need a wireless connection? Do the kids use the internet and have computers in their rooms? Are you going to use a device as a main storage hub for media? Is there a chance a room may not need a connection now but may do in the future? What do you want to connect to the network?There’s no point in just assuming you need a connection by the TV without considering what exactly you require the connection(s) for. Most modern TVs and consoles come with a built in Media Centre as standard including streaming services, and you probably want anything that can connect to the internet abled for software updates at the very least. Also bear in mind that just because you own 2 consoles and a TV that need the internet now it doesn’t mean 3 connections is enough. Wires can fail or become worn over time and constantly moving gadget trends could mean the need for extra connection ports in the future. Three or more extra ports are always for the best. LayoutAre you going to be tearing walls apart, running wires under the floorboards or along the floor itself hidden by cable tidiers to create your cabled network? Either way a plan of your electricity sources and house layout is essential. The initial costs of building a cabled network can be quite pricey, so planning what length cables you need can save extra expense and waste. If building your network into a permanent position (EG. inside plaster walls) the above point of considering what rooms you’re connecting and how many ports you need if vital to prevent having to rip all your hard work out for changes later down the line. Also remember for copper cabling 100 metres (300 feet) is the rough maximum distance for gigabyte internet speeds. Bear this in mind and try to keep cables as straight and short as possible (obviously apply some common sense for movable slack) for best connection results. 300 metres should be more than enough for the average household, although if you are lucky enough to own an estate or mansion it might be worth considering two or more separate networks! Wireless vs. Cables is an on-going argument discussed on many forums. Some swear that wireless is just as good a connection as cabling if not better and vice versa. My opinion is that many factors can effect internet connections, some obvious and some unsolvable, that the answer is simply; which one will work best for YOU?  Related Posts
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| Squeezing the Best Out of Your Smartphone: 5 Essential Tips Posted: 26 Apr 2012 05:00 AM PDT When someone talks of internet security, safeguarding our P.C comes to our mind in first place. But is it the only device meant for enjoying Internet? The answer is a big NO. So, what's more? You guessed it right. It is your very own Smartphone. When we spend a considerable part of our savings on the latest Smartphone's with most advanced specs, it is mandatory to take care of it and ensure that you get the best out of it. Wondering how? Here we go… Smartphone's Are More Prone to the "V" DevilMore than the PC protection, one should be careful of Smartphone's internet security. This is because it may contain all your personal information in the form of confidential mails, private messages and offline drafts. When the companies like Norton and Carbonite treat your Smartphone equally by introducing little antivirus programs for them, then why not you? Transfer any data to your Smartphone with utmost care, as even a little negligence can cause you long-term harm. Fueling Your Smartphone EffectivelyWe all need to fill our stomachs, but at the right time and in right quantities. Same applies to the Smartphone. The age of its battery depends upon the number of recharging and discharging cycles. Try using direct application of electricity as much as possible. This way, battery will save itself for years to come and you could save on your favourite gadget, while making it run efficiently, as you do while using offer code and promotional coupon for online shopping. Smartphone – Meant for Your Comfort or Discomfort?I often see people chatting over the dining table on their Smartphone or playing endlessly at nights. Leave this habit, as it will not only adversely affect your health, but would leave you with no time for other productive purposes. Moreover, an over-use means that you will soon end up deteriorating the Smartphone and have to spend again to buy new one. Long hours of talking over the phones are associated with hearing problems, skin cancer and mental disorder. Better stay out of all this with a controlled cell phone usage. Back-up Your Data before it Gets LostI found the micro-SD card of my Smartphone corrupted, when I transferred it from one phone to another. Years of my collection of photos and videos, even that of the most adorable moments was gone! Had I kept an offline or online backup the data, I would never have to face such misery. Make it a habit to regularly transfer your phone data to your PC or hard-disk. After all, getting a USB cable is not such a big deal, my friend. Keeping the Smartphone Safe and CleanThere are 5 times more germs on the keypad of our Smartphone than the public toilet. Keep the Smartphone in a clean place, devoid of dust or direct sunlight. Use coupon code to buy special cleansing spray for the device. Does it sound like some typical user guide? Oh, yes! But it is essential in order to ensure that you do not lose the companionship of your phone shortly after you have bought it. The outer cleanliness is as important as inner cleanliness like anti malware installation. Go for online storage of the above tips to make sure that you regularly implement these. Related Posts
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