6 Myths are busted by the facts!
So first let's address: Is Wireless Broadband for real? Yes, it very much is. It's being deployed in every type of business from Education to Retail to Manufacturing to Public works. Wireless PTP solutions are ruggedized for 99.999% reliability to deliver exceptional performance at the most extreme temperatures and under the most difficult weather conditions. They deliver the speeds to support today’s in-demand bandwidth-intensive solutions, including high-speed residential and business access, streaming video and VoIP. The following are 6 common myths associated with wireless broadband revealed in truth by Cambium Networks.
#1 Is Wireless Broadband Complicated?
Myth: "These systems must take months to design and install."
Fact: A leased line replacement can be designed in minutes (with a free software tool). Installation is typically one day.
#2 Is Wireless Broadband Reliable?
Myth: "When it gets hot, cold or stormy, that wireless network will go down."
Truth: Wireless systems have performed reliably in heat waves, extreme cold, snow storms and hurricanes. Some service providers have found that wireless broadband is MORE reliable than wired solutions.
#3 Is Wireless Broadband Secure?
Myth: "Wireless networks can be sniffed, and information can be intercepted."
Truth: Some 802.11 based access networks can be sniffed. Cambium technology is designed for security with: positive user authentication, AES over the air encryption, GPS synchronization, BRAID encryption and proprietary protocol.
#4 Is Wireless Broadband Expensive?
Myth: "I can always lease a T1 for connectivity."
Truth: A 7 Mbps pipe can be purchased for $2,000 and has an ROI of less than 6 months.
#5 Is Wireless Broadband for Rural areas only?
Myth: "Wireless broadband is used only to connect the unconnected in rural areas."
Truth: Yes it is used in rural areas, but wireless broadband is also used in dense urban areas for video, data and voice applications.
#6 Is Wireless Broadband for Data only?
Myth: "Wireless broadband is used only for lower speed data services."
Truth: Of course, wireless broadband works for data, but systems are also used for video and voice applications. With media conversion legacy analog circuits can also be supported.
Now that every myth about broadband has been busted, we hope you'll consider it as a viable option for your business. One up-front cost will bring huge long-term savings. Chicago Communications has the capability of giving you a live demonstration as well. For a basic explanation of wireless broadband in general, read our article "Wireless Broadband in Simple Terms".
If you'd like to view government case studies, a video surveillance ROI paper or for more information: Contact us or visit Cambium's website.
