Wireless Limitations

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Wireless Limitations

oThe wireless path length is limited based upon the application.

oSecurity limitations.

oCertain obstacles such as walls, gates, racks, human beings, block wireless signals.

oOther electronics devices, the rate of frequency and the height from the ground can hinder wireless signals.

oFaraday cage effect. The Faraday cage is an enclosure that is used to block electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields (wireless signals) cannot escape from an enclosure that is covered with conductive material.

oNetwork less stable and less efficient than a wired one.

oOperation rule: the nearer, the more robust.

oFile sharing transfer speed (upload and download).

oCountry specific frequencies.