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B1 Connectivity Categorise
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Copper cable (including Ethernet)
Fibre
Wireless
Mobile
Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 7, etc.
Allows flexibility when moving around a buliding
Signal can be poor indoors
Possibly the most reliable connection
May need multiple access points and range extenders
Problem when there are overlapping signals in the same band
Risk of blackspots or notspots
Could be accessed outside the building (e.g. by hackers or freeloaders)
Short internal runs (100 metres or less)
Twisted pair
The speed decreases the further your property is from the exchange
Typically more secure than connecting to a public / open network in a café or hotel
No interference from electromagnetic sources
Default passwords must be changed to stop people outside or neighbours from using your Internet connection
Very cost-effective
Data plans can be expensive and may be limited to a few gigabytes a month
Can be run at long lengths within a building
Can be used to tether devices as part of temporary ad hoc networks
Can be prone to interference, meaning that the signal drops
No speed loss when connected to your property from your ISP