IEEE 802.11 and HiperLAN2 are wireless LAN technologies focussing on telecommuters, SOHOs, and hospitals. HomeRF remains focussed on transmission of voice and data around the house. Wireless home networking solutions bring their advantages and disadvantages. Wireless technologies provide the traditional flexibility and mobility. The ability to access data from anywhere at anytime is very convenient.
Wireless technologies support a broad geography on any specific frequency.
The biggest advantage wireless technologies bring is configuring them to augment wired technologies. Wireless technologies however come at an added up front cost. While they may turn out cheaper long term, wireless networks do have additional costs. There is also a distance limit of 150 feet. Wireless networking brings an added worry about security.