Home Networking
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This is great when it it works – but what happens when it doesn’t?
When the Wifi signal seems to struggle and BBC iPlayer is always buffering, or if you want to extend the reach of your Wifi network but don’t know how to (properly that is), or AppleTV can’t connect to your iTunes server etc etc etc.
This is where Watson TV can help. We are well placed to either install and configure a network or troubleshoot any networking issues you may have.
We can carry out Wifi coverage surveys and determine data throughput issues and provide solutions such as Wifi Access Points, Wifi Extenders, Powerline and Cat5/6 installations. We can demonstrate how effective your network is and why it might be under-performing.
We can extend the reach of your HD and 3D content so you don’t just enjoy the viewing experience in the lounge.
Via HDBaseT technology, we can enable the viewing of HD or 3D content (Blue Ray Disc, Media Library, Sky 3D, Freeview HD, Freesat HD etc) from a single hub location to any room in the house or office.
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Which is better, Wireless or Wired?
As with any realistic comparison it mainly depends on what you want from a home network as a wired or wireless network each has their own set of problems.
The key factors are:
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Wired
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| Convenience | A wireless network gives you the freedom to move untethered around the home without losing connection. | Wired devices have to be connected back to a central location. This may mean putting cables into the walls and feeding them back to you broadband router. |
| Ease of Installation | When installed correctly, a wireless network can be difficult to set up. | Wired network usually work the second the cable is plugged in. However, the installation can look messy if the cables are not hidden. |
| Cost | Most computer equipment (Laptops, printers) now have wireless built in so it does not cost to much to add the additional equipment require to create a wireless network | Additional cost is for cables, especially when they have to be fed back to a central location. |
| Reliability | Wireless signals can get affected by other wireless devices. | Wired networks are VERY reliable and do not suffer from congestion in the same way wireless networks do. |
| Performance | Performance on a wireless network varies greatly and depends signal strength as well as the number of devices connected. | A wired network gives constant and stable connection with very high speed. |
| Security | Wireless network are always less secure than wired ones but configured correctly are hard to break into. | Due to the nature of wired network. a physical connection means they are more secure from external access. However, if someone does gain physical access then potentially you data is at risk. |
| Speed | Wireless networks are slower than wired networks but this is not a problem if you require simple internet access as the broadband speed is normally the slowest part. | Wired network are fast as they give a dedicated connection for each device and are the preferred choice for sharing and watching video. |
So which is better Wired of Wireless. The truth is it’s best to have a combination of the two as they perform better indifferent areas.
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