Wi-Fi continues to replace wired network connections at work and in the home, and endpoint networking continues to migrate from wired connections to wireless connections. A challenge comes from creating a Wi-Fi network that functions as well as a wired one. Let’s start by reviewing some basic tips.
Tip 1: Know the Requirements
Optimizing Wi-Fi requires that we understand the type of data to be handled and its operational characteristics. Does the network need to transport real-time UDP traffic (interactive voice/video), streaming audio/video from recorded webinars, application data streams, or bulk data?