Networking Homework Help: There is an ever growing range of physical media being offered such as fiber...

Q)There is an ever growing range of physical media being offered such as fiber, coax, satellite, IP over power lines, a number of wireless technologies, and more. Recently, the telephone companies announced 4G wireless communications and the IEEE has WiMax at Gigabit rates. What criteria would you use to select technologies for your business and for your home?

Sol:

The following are the criteria being used to select technologies for my business:

a) Multiple connections with maximum speed.

b) Higher bandwidth with lesser price.

c) Unlimited downloads with no additional charges.

d) Unlimited access within the coverage area irrespective of the machines being used.

e) Full time high speed networks without any congestion.

The following are the criteria being used to select technologies for my home:

a) Not more than two connections at a time.

b) Very lesser cost, irrespective of download limits.

c) Limited access but reduction in the monthly bill.

d) Moderate speed and bandwidth, irrespective of the congestion.

e) Lesser monthly rentals provided there are additional charges for download if it crosses the available limit.