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Interest in
wireless networking has swelled in the last couple of years. Undeniably,
wireless networks (1) extend the mobility of users, (2) improve productivity,
(3) simplify network deployments,
and (4) reduce costs.
For example with a wireless network you can:
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Rearrange an office without moving your wiring. Whether you're adding more
cubicles to your brokerage office or simply moving your home office from one
room to another, Wi-Fi keeps you connected to your network without the need for
wiring modifications.
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Use mobile equipment such as laptops and PDAs anywhere in your office. For
instance, you can work on your laptop in your office before meeting a client.
When the client arrives, just pick up your computer and walk to a conference
room, without losing your connection.
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Reduce the number of peripherals you need. With Wi-Fi, you can place a printer
or other peripheral anywhere in your office and have it immediately available
for all your users without the hassle of running wires.
But alongside these newfound benefits comes a unique
set of administrative and security related challenges.
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