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WHAT IS HOME NETWORKING?

Home networking connects multiple devices, allowing all your internet-enabled devices to communicate with each other and share a single internet connection, making your digital life much more convenient and efficient. Home networking is essential for optimal performance in today’s digital age.

WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS

The importance of home networking cannot be overstated, as it allows seamless connectivity for all your smart devices.
Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are a crucial component in any wireless network, serving as the hub that connects wireless devices to the network. They transmit and receive data over the air, convert it to a wired signal, and send it back to the wired broadband router.

Data Transfer Speed

Newer APs support the latest Wi-Fi standards like Wi-Fi 7, which offer faster data transfer rates, improved performance in congested areas, and better power efficiency for connected devices.

In a home networking setup, newer APs support the latest Wi-Fi standards like Wi-Fi 7, ensuring your home networking experience is both fast and reliable.

Access Points

An access point should be strategically placed to provide maximum wireless coverage mounted centrally to penetrate walls and cover a large area. Upgrades can improve speed, capacity, security, and support for new IoT devices.

Security

Newer APs have advanced security features to protect your network from threats. This includes support firmware updates for the latest encryption standards and other security protocols.

Home networking plays a crucial role in ensuring that all devices can access the internet securely.

TYPES OF NETWORKING

WIFI-Your Everyday Wireless Freedom

Understanding home networking is vital for maximizing the performance of your devices.  Most homes are built on Wi-Fi, your reliable wireless connection. It works by connecting your modem (which pulls internet from your provider) to a router, which then broadcasts a wireless signal throughout your home. Your devices—smartphones, tablets, computers, and more—then connect to this signal, giving you the freedom to roam while staying connected. Since Wi-Fi uses radio waves, it’s like an open conversation in your home, which is why robust security is absolutely essential to protect your devices and personal information.

Mesh WIFI- Removes Dead Zones

Home networking solutions such as Mesh Wi-Fi systems effectively eliminate dead zones, providing comprehensive coverage.  If you’ve got a larger home, multiple family members, or a house full of devices constantly streaming and gaming, you know how vital consistent speed and reliability are. That’s where Mesh Wi-Fi comes in. Instead of just one router trying to cover everything, a Mesh system uses two or more access points that work together seamlessly. One connects to your internet, and the others are strategically placed to rebroadcast and extend that signal, effectively filling out any Wi-Fi dead zones and ensuring strong, consistent coverage throughout your entire home. Say goodbye to buffering!  

Wired Networking (LAN)-The Ultimate in Stability and Speed

Investing in a wired home networking system can ensure unparalleled stability and speed for all your devices.  For the ultimate in stability and speed, wired networking, often called LAN (Local Area Network) or Ethernet, is the way to go. This involves a direct, physical connection where you literally plug your device into your internet router using a cable, like a CAT 6. Because it’s a direct connection, wired networks offer rock-solid reliability—perfect for activities that demand consistent performance, like high-definition video streaming, competitive online gaming, or crystal-clear video conferencing. Generally, a wired connection will also be faster than Wi-Fi because there’s a dedicated path for your data, meaning nothing stands in its way.

WAP (Wireless Access Point)

A wireless access point, often referred to as a WAP, is a networking device that allows wireless devices such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones to connect to a wired network. Wireless access points create wireless local area networks (WLANs). They act as the interconnection point between the wired network and wireless devices, enabling them to access the Internet.

Implementing a wireless access point in your home networking will boost connectivity for all devices.

Essentially, a wireless access point relays data over a wireless local network. It receives data from the wired network and transmits it wirelessly to connected devices and vice versa.

WIFI VS. HARD WIRED-Getting the Best of Both Worlds

A secure home networking environment protects your data and ensures a smooth user experience.  Both Wi-Fi and hard-wired connections have a crucial place in a modern home network. Wi-Fi offers unmatched convenience and mobility, letting you move freely without cables. However, its speed and reliability can vary based on distance, interference from other devices, or even physical obstructions.

Connection type

Wi-Fi uses wireless signals, while hard wiring uses cables.

Mobility

Wi-Fi allows users to move around freely while connected to a network, while hard wiring requires a device to be plugged into a router with a cable.

Speed

Hard wiring is generally faster than Wi-Fi because there’s a direct connection between the device and the router, while Wi-Fi relies on radio waves that may have to travel a longer distance. Hard wiring service providers can offer speeds of 10 Gbps or more, while Wi-Fi connections are theoretically limited to 6.9 Gbps, but may actually max out at less than 1 Gbps.

Reliability

Hard wiring connections are more reliable than Wi-Fi because they don’t have to compete with other devices on the network and aren’t susceptible to interference.

Security

Hard wire cables connect directly from the device to the router, making it less likely for hackers to intercept data.

Convenience

Wi-Fi is more convenient because it doesn’t require plugging into a router, but some may find the tangle of wires under a desk inconvenient.

Cost

Both Wi-Fi and Hard wiring can be cheap or expensive, depending on the environment and needs. For example, Wi-Fi range extenders can be expensive and may retransmit degraded signals.

In general, a wired connection will be faster than a WiFi connection. That’s because there’s a direct, dedicated connection between the device and the router. There’s nothing standing in the way of that data getting where you need it to go. Then, with a WAP, you can connect wirelessly into the LAN which gives you the best of both worlds.

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