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First Name. Last Name. For a growing company, it's likely that a network architect would recommend upgrading portions of the network to Gigabit Ethernet. Fast Ethernet could be used to connect each computer to a switch. The switch, or switches, would then connect to the servers and to the firewall or router going to the internet, with Gigabit Ethernet.
This would be much like the plumbing in an apartment building. The pipes under each sink can be narrow, but they all connect to wider pipes to keep the drains flowing to the street without backing up. For small businesses, the decision to go with Ethernet or Wi-Fi has been a toss-up for years.
On paper, Ethernet is much faster. Using Cat-5 cable will technically give you 1, Mbps, while using Cat-6a cable will technically give you 10 Gbps, but that's not going to be of much use if you're accessing an internet connection that gives you a maximum of Mbps. Wi-Fi on the other hand, has been keeping pace with the average internet connection. The Wi-Fi While Ethernet speeds are constant, Wi-Fi signal speeds seldom are, because signals vary depending on distance and interference.
In addition to their constant, higher speeds in which Ethernet networks can have an advantage over Wi-Fi is in security. In order to access an Ethernet network, someone needs to be able to physically connect a device to a cable. With Wi-Fi, any passersby who knows your password could potentially gain access to your network. It is possible to limit Wi-Fi access to specific devices using the router settings, but few small businesses take this measure.
Where Wi-Fi has the advantage is in portability and lack of clutter. There's no need to run cables throughout the office, and employees don't have to be physically connected to one of those cables for them to do their work. Additionally, employees can easily connect to a Wi-Fi network, using smartphones and tablets, whereas Ethernet networks are typically limited to desktop PCs and laptops. The decision to go with Wi-Fi or Ethernet for your business will likely be based on finding a balance between cost, security, portability and speed requirements.
A published author and professional speaker, David Weedmark has advised businesses on technology, media and marketing for more than 20 years. This article has looked upon and explained the two types of Ethernet: Fast Ethernet vs Gigabit Ethernet.
Fast Ethernet is slower than Gigabit Ethernet, and provides maximum data speed up to Mbps. And the latter has improved its speed at maximum to 1 Gbps by improving cabling technology, MAC layer, flow control protocols and quality of service.
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