ITBusinessEdge: Wi-Fi Is Great But You Still Need Ethernet
Wired networks can go greater distances than Wi-Fi, they’re more stable, and power over Ethernet (PoE) lets you place network devices where no AC power is available.
“I’ve written a number of blog posts on the use of Wi-Fi in SMBs, which, when correctly deployed, can help steer businesses towards greater productivity with convenient access to the network. Moreover, an increasing number of vendors such as Netgear have also unveiled business-centric wireless network controllers for small- and mid-sized businesses; others, like Ruckus Wireless, already sell enterprise-grade Wi-Fi gear at SMB price points.
While Ethernet has been mostly replaced by Wi-Fi in homes, it is still very much alive in businesses – and will probably never become obsolete in the server closet and data center. So before you brush past Ethernet when planning your IT budget for 2011, let’s take a look at why it is still relevant.”