Wired and Wireless Network

PROPOSER ON WIRED WIRELESS NETWORK FOR DATA COMMUNICATION
1.0 BACKGROUND:
Wireless networks have significantly impacted the world, since their initial
deployment. Wireless networks have continued to develop and their uses have
significantly grown. Cellular phones are nowadays part of huge wireless network systems
and people use mobile phones on a daily basis in order to communicate with each
other and exchange information. Recently, wireless networks have been used for
positioning as well, in order to enable the provision of location oriented services to the
end-user. Different types of measurements available during standard network and
terminal operation, mainly for resource management and synchronization purposes, can
be employed to derive the user’s location. With these numerous uses of wireless network,
this project will focus on resources sharing dedicated network. (Franconi, 2015).
A wireless local area network (WLAN) links two or more devices using some
wireless distribution method (typically spread-spectrum or OFDM radio), and
usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider Internet. This gives
users the ability to move around within a that it was only used as an alternative to
cabled LAN in places where cabling was difficult or impossible. (Allen, 2005).
Wired Networks
Wired networks, also called Ethernet networks, are the most common type of local
area network (LAN) technology. A wired network is simply a collection of two or more
computers, printers, and other devices linked by Ethernet cables. Ethernet is the fastest
wired network protocol, with connection speeds of 10 megabits per second (Mbps) to 100
Mbps or higher. Wired networks can also be used as part of other wired and wireless
networks. To connect a computer to a network with an Ethernet cable, the computer must
have an Ethernet adapter (sometimes called a network interface card, or NIC). Ethernet
adapters can be internal (installed in a computer) or external (housed in a separate case).
Some computers include a built-in Ethernet adapter port, which eliminates the need for a
separate adapter (Microsoft). There are three basic network topologies that are most
commonly used today. (Paventi, 2013).
The star network, a general more simplistic type of topology, has one central hub
that connects to three or more computers and the ability to network printers. This type can
be used for small businesses and even home networks. The star network is very useful for
applications where some processing must be centralized and some must be performed
locally. The major disadvantage is the star network is its vulnerability. All data must pass
through one central host computer and if that host fails the entire network will fail.
On the other hand the bus network has no central computer and all computers are
linked on a single circuit. This type broadcasts signals in all directions and it uses special
software to identify which computer gets what signal. One disadvantage with this type of
network is that only one signal can be sent at one time, if two signals are sent at the same
time they will collide and the signal will fail to reach its destination. One advantage is that
there is no central computer so if one computer goes down others will not be affected and
will be able to send messages to one another. (Laudon)
The third type of network is the ring network. Similar to the bus network, the ring
network does not rely on a central host computer either. Each computer in the network can
communicate directly with any other computer, and each processes its own applications
independently. A ring network forms a closed loop and data is sent in one direction only
and if a computer in the network fails the data is still able to be transmitted.
Typically the range of a wired network is within a 2,000-foot-radius. The
disadvantage of this is that data transmission over this distance may be slow or nonexistent.
The benefit of a wired network is that bandwidth is very high and that interference is very
limited through direct connections. Wired networks are more secure and can be used in
many situations; corporate LANs, school networks and hospitals. The biggest drawback to
this type of network is that it must be rewired every time it is moved. (Laudon)
1.1 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Most of us have become accustomed to the limitations that come with a wired
network. When we want to check our email or print a report we find ourselves
confined to a certain location or cramped space. In the past few years, the
growing popularity of wireless communication has caught the attention of corporate,
manufacturing, and academic settings. Wireless network technology has proven it can
deliver the benefits of a wired network with the added benefit of computing freedom
and share resources. Therefore, no dedicated network irregularities.
1.2 MOTIVATION
There is existing LAN connection but there are some features its lacking which
inspired me to implement this project. There are limits to wired Local Area
Network connection, so wireless LAN would be taken care of the limitations.
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of this project is to design a dedicated wireless local area network
(WLAN), for file and information sharing over the network. To achieve this, there are
steps to take, which are: installation of wireless router, setup the router and
preference for better network performance.

I.4 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
i. To cub the limitations of wired LAN connection
ii. To implement a wireless Local Area Network
1.5 SIGNIFICANT OF STUDY
The important of this project are many but few will be mentioned. Firstly, let
consider that in an organization, every workstation required wired Local Area
Network connection, which will cause alot of cable connection, cost of maintenance
and occupy more space. But, by the time this project will be implemented via
wireless network connection, network access is made easier and efficient to access.
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PROPOSER ON WIRED WIRELESS NETWORK FOR DATA COMMUNICATION

end-user. Different types of measurements available during standard network and

wireless distribution method (typically spread-spectrum or OFDM radio), and

adapters can be internal (installed in a computer) or external (housed in a separate case).

commonly used today. (Paventi, 2013).

will be able to send messages to one another. (Laudon)

Typically the range of a wired network is within a 2,000-foot-radius. The

1.1 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

growing popularity of wireless communication has caught the attention of corporate,

and share resources. Therefore, no dedicated network irregularities.

Network connection, so wireless LAN would be taken care of the limitations.

1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

preference for better network performance.

i. To cub the limitations of wired LAN connection

ii. To implement a wireless Local Area Network

1.5 SIGNIFICANT OF STUDY

consider that in an organization, every workstation required wired Local Area

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