ITBusinessEdge: An SMB Wi-Fi Primer
When Paul Mah’s own home office router gave up the ghost, he went shopping and researched some of the issues small businesses need to consider when setting up a Wi-Fi network.
“Earlier this week, the wireless router in my home office gave up the ghost. Beyond the obvious inconvenience and disruption to my work, I used the opportunity to explore the various wireless solutions on the market, even as I hunted for a replacement. From my findings, I highlight some facts that SMBs should be aware of before deploying Wi-Fi networking in their organizations.
Recognize the Inherent Challenge of a Wireless Environment
There is no doubt that Wi-Fi has entered the mainstream. Every laptop and netbook now comes with Wi-Fi, and we’re not even counting tablet devices and an increasing number of smartphones. Compared to the single-digit count in most home deployments though, the use of wireless in the office might not be as straightforward as one might think.”