Traditional networks may seem adequate, but the exponential growth of data transfer is putting traditional campus networks to the test. In short, copper wiring limits speed and distance – and both are critical for an effective campus network. Copper only offers transmission speeds up to 1Gbps and reach of 100 meters; it will suffer signal losses and tremendous data slowdowns if they go beyond. Additional investment such as signal boosters or recabling are needed to maintain network performance if the site is particularly large.

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