SETTING up an office - or a number of them - is hard enough without having to run data cables to every possible spot that may or may not require access to the computer network.

With the huge growth in wireless technology and the fall in price of the equipment needed to utilise wireless, it's a good time to look at this alternative to hard wire systems. Traditionally, wireless has been seen as less secure and difficult to manage, but companies such as Cisco Systems now provide centrally managed systems that can be more secure than traditional cabling

Wireless networking allows you to escape from the need to set up your PC notebook or phone next to a cable outlet. You can have workplace mobility without losing any functionality. It also allows you to add extra people to your network without looking for a desk with a data point.

Wireless links can also be run between buildings to provide connectivity for data and telephony at a fraction of the cost of a Telco-provided WAN link.

When looking for a new network/internet access system enquire about wireless and see if
it will fill your needs.