- Private wireless networks offer high security and low latency, while Wi-Fi is suitable for home and office environments due to its widespread availability and low cost.
- Private 5G technology is favored by various industries for its high speed, low latency and large-scale connectivity, while private LTE has achieved remarkable results in fields.
OUR TAKE
Private wireless networks provide high security and low latency, while Wi-Fi is suitable for home and office environments due to its ubiquity and low cost. Private 5G and private LTE have their own advantages in different fields.
–Alaiya Ding, BTW reporter
Private wireless networks and Wi-Fi each have their own advantages. Private wireless networks provide high security and low latency and are suitable for industries that require high reliability and security, while Wi-Fi is more suitable for everyday home and office environments.
Basic concepts of private wireless networks and Wi-Fi
Private wireless networks and Wi-Fi each have their own advantages in the field of wireless network technology. Private wireless networks are owned and controlled by the organisation itself, providing high security and low latency performance. As a common wireless technology in homes and offices, Wi-Fi is favored for its wide application and relatively low installation and maintenance costs. Private wireless networks are particularly suitable for industries that require high reliability and security, while Wi-Fi is more suitable for everyday home and office environments.
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Advantages of private 5G and private LTE
Private 5G technology is favored by various industries for its high speed, low latency and large-scale connection capabilities. Compared with private LTE, private 5G can support more device connections and performs better in data transmission speed and response time. However, private LTE has achieved remarkable results in meeting the needs of enterprises, especially in industries such as manufacturing, logistics and mining. Although private 5G has broad prospects, private LTE has been steadily applied in many fields.
Wide application and limitations of Wi-Fi
As the most well-known wireless network technology, Wi-Fi is widely used in homes, offices and many enterprise environments. It has low installation and maintenance costs and minimal interference when deployed. However, Wi-Fi has limitations in coverage, mobility, and interference, especially in environments that require wide coverage or high-speed mobile devices. With the launch of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi’s speed and performance will be further improved, but it is still not reliable enough in some special environments.
The core advantages of private wireless networks
A major advantage of private wireless networks is that all traffic can be kept locally, avoiding the latency and security risks of transmission through a remote core network. This localised traffic management improves network speed, reduces latency, and enhances security and privacy protection. Private wireless networks are ideal for industries that require high data sensitivity and immediacy, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.
