Girl Geekette

Wireless networks have SO many conveniences to them. No cords to tangle up and tie you down, no running unsightly cables through walls, stairs, basements, floors or ceilings, and the ease of being able to move around - but at what cost? And, I do not mean monetary costs - or do I? 

With so many reasons to want to go wireless with computers on a network, sometimes the most obvious reasons are overlooked. At what expense do people risk giving up the security of cables to go wireless? Sure, you can move around a room or floor, and you are not tied down by a cable, but the cable actually adds a layer of protection to your network.