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Discuss reasons that might make it favorable or unfavorable to install a Wireless LAN network in an organization over a traditional wired network. Search the Internet to find one example such as a university or museum or any other organization and their rationale behind such a decision.

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WLAN over wired debate is provided.

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Network need to be planned considering,
* Cost
* Distance Limitations
* Number of Nodes

Wireless Lan, May use Infrared, Laser, Narrow band Radio, Spreadspectrum Radio or Bluetooth
comparison with Wired network;
Advantages,
1) Non-destructive, easy to ...

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