Advantages and Disadvantages of Cable Connection to Router - Advantages and disadvantages table in GCSE ICT

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Created on: 17-04-16 21:07

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cable Connection to Router

Advantages

Bandwidth ~ Very fast: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) and NICs (Network Interface Cards) are very cheap
Security ~ Good: a user would need to physically plug their computer into the network with a cable
Interference ~ Should not experience interference

Disadvantages

Setting Up ~ Cables have to be run from the router to all rooms in the house
Cost ~ Installation is expensive
Mobility ~ You cannot connect in a room without a socket. You have to unplug and reconnect if you want to move to a different room.

Evaluation

Advantages and Disadvantages balance out. If you want secure and fast internet access then Cable Connection is the way to go. However if you want low costs and the ability to move freely whilst still connected this may not be for you.

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