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CAT 5 Cable VS. Wireless Networking

[Q] Is Wireless networking as fast as CAT 5 Solid cable connection? [A] In most cases, a solid connection (hard line), will always be faster than a wireless network. The fastest common wireless equipment on the market will operate at 54 Megabits per second (54 Mbps), which pales by comparison to CAT 5 cable, which is able to operate at 100 Mbps. A high quality CAT 5e will operate at 1000 Mbps, also known as gigabit. Obviously, wireless technology has a way to go before it can become competitive to a hard line connection. CAT 5 Cable has other advantages, not the least of which is better security. Although wireless networking is equipped with features that allow you to have special encryption guarding access to the network, it is unused by a great percentage of wireless users because they do not understand how to set it up. Even when set up correctly, it is possible to hack into the wireless network. If you have a wireless network in your home that is not protected well enough, someone in a passing vehicle with a laptop could invade your private network, gaining access to your private information. At the very least, they could use your internet access without your consent. Even with the concerns listed here, there are going to be some instances where a wireless network may be the only option that you have. If there are physical limitations of the building preventing running the cable, than wireless might be the answer for you. In some cases, if you are renting or leasing a property, the property owners may not want any modification made,or any holes drilled in the structure to allow for the cable. CAT 5 Cable Company custom builds each networking cable to the highest quality standards, using only the finest materials. All cables are 100% quality tested as they are completed. Your network deserves the best. RELATED FAQ QUESTION: What is the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e cable? Keywords: Cat 5, Cat 5e, wireless networking