Question

what is your opinion on this?

Should companies use wireless technology for their networks?

The use of wireless technology would be useful as it can promote cost-efficient measures as wireless networks are less expensive due to fewer cables being used and it’s extremely flexible because workers can still do work while away from the office. However, there’s more of a risk of being exposed to attacks, and speeds may be significantly slower than a wired network.

What limits should be placed upon the use of wireless technology?

Reducing exposure to the RF that emits from cellphones (or anything using wireless) to your body. For example, reducing the distance from your wireless device and your body, such as using a headset to talk on the phone or using speakerphone rather than talking with the phone next to your head.

What "best practices" should be deployed for wireless installations?

Determine how much coverage the business needs in order to function well before setting up the network. Implement security on the wireless network as soon as possible to protect the network from outside attacks. Always regularly scan logs and actively monitor the usage of devices. Consider the usage of the wireless network is being used isn’t business-related always try prioritizing business-related wireless use when necessary.

What safeguards should be implemented to protect both wireless and wired resources?

Password-protect access to the WLAN. Using VPNs to improve wireless networking. Activate data encryption methods that come with the wireless network and remember the default passwords. Make sure employees fully understand the importance of IT security otherwise they could pose a liability if they don’t understand the concept of making sure networks are secure and not falling for things like phishing.

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Answer 1

1. In my opinion wireless network can be implemented to a company. I can add few more points along with the given one's in the question.

Wireless network can also have few more advantages :

Mobility - Employees can roam around the company and can work anywhere inside the company.

Installation is easy - Can be easily installed because no burden of complex wires.

Scalability : Easily add the device depending on the application requirements.

But few more problems also may arise with the use of wireless network.

Interference - If all the employees use the same network in the company ,there are chances of electromagnetic interferences. Sometimes it may lead to complete failure of communication.

Signal availability : It is totally depends on the structure of the company ,how it is built and what material it is used. Some time radio frequencies may find unreachable.

2. Regarding with the limits of use of wireless technology, am totally agreeing with the points mentioned. Even though there is no proof for wireless devices causing health hazards , few studies have proved that it may affects the working of pacemakers. Therefore safe distance is always better to maintain.

3. We can also add few more points . Need to take extreme care about guest access policy. While implementing wireless network administrator must make sure that guest users not have privileges to confidential information.

Also make sure that bandwidth are not wasting by connection with idle devices , always give preference to business usage .

4. Producing encryption is highly recommended. All the devices such as computer , router etc should be implemented with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).