DLAN: Internet from the socket
At DLAN (abbreviation for direct LAN) uses the power line for the Transmission of the data. The connection with the computer is made via a plug adapter and a LAN cable.
- Facility: The DLAN device is relatively simple. For this you need at least two adapters, one of which is directly to the Router is connected. The prices for two DLAN adapters start in the Online trading at about 30 euros.
- Range: The maximum DLAN range is 300 meters. This is well beyond the reach of WLANs. Theoretically, a transmission speed of up to 600 MBit/s with the appropriate adapters. Disturbances in the power network can reduce the speed, however, is relevant.
- Suitable for: DLAN is mainly suitable for households where there is a Wi-Fi-braked Signal to interference or interrupted would be. In a DLAN, no radiation, is also.
- Safety: The DLAN Signal can be encrypted, so that nobody Unauthorized use of your Internet or you can spy on. In General, a 128 Bit AES is used for encryption.
Wi-Fi: wireless Internet
In a WLAN, the network signal is transmitted wirelessly from compatible devices to receive.
- Establishment: For the establishment of a wireless network, you need a Router that you receive in the Online trading already starting around 15 Euro. The setup usually takes a little longer than the DLANs, because the Router has to be configured via Software.
- Range: The Wi-Fi range varies from device to device, but is usually within buildings, between 30 and 50 meters. The maximum speed in the 2.4 GHz frequency range is 600 MBit/s.
- Suitable for: The Wi-Fi radiation is among experts controversial and it is not explored whether it has negative health effects. The expert opinions differ still. In a WLAN, you can connect only with Laptops and Desktop PCs with the appropriate network card, but also with mobile devices such as Smartphones or Tablets.
- Security: the Router Software, you can encrypt your Wi-Fi to ensure the safety and security of the network.
Conclusion: DLAN or Wi-Fi?
The establishment of a wireless network is usually cheaper, but requires a little more time for the configuration. It is important in the choice between DLAN and Wi-Fi, especially the spatial Situation: walls, walls, and Ceilings a Wi-Fi can attenuate the Signal significantly, so that a DLAN might be more useful. On the other hand, the complete speed in all with the DLAN connected devices is due to interferences in the Transmission over the electricity network, almost never. Also conceivable is a compromise between the two variants. So there are about DLAN Adapter with built-in Wi-Fi, at the same time allow a cable as well as a wireless connection.
If your Wi-Fi Signal is weak, you might need a Repeater. In the next tip we will show you how you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi Repeater can use.
