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For homeowners, wireless technology is an effective option compared to Ethernet for sharing printers,

 scanners, and high-speed Internet connections.

 WLANs help save the cost of installation of cable mediums, save time from physical installation, and also creates mobility for devices connected to the network.

 Wireless networks are simple and require as few as one single wireless access point connected directly to the Internet via a router.

Wireless Network Elements:

The telecommunications network at the physical layer also consists of many interconnected wireline network elements(NEs). These NEs can be stand-alone systems or products that are either supplied by a single manufacturer or are assembled by the service provider (user) or system integrator with parts from several different manufacturers.

Wireless NEs are the products and devices used by a wireless carrier to provide support for the backhaul network as well as a mobile switching center (MSC).

Reliable wireless service depends on the network elements at the physical layer to be protected against all operational environments and applications (see GR-3171, Generic Requirements for Network Elements Used in Wireless Networks – Physical Layer Criteria).^[13]

What are especially important are the NEs that are located on the cell tower to the base station (BS) cabinet. The attachment hardware and the positioning of the antenna and associated closures and cables are required to have adequate strength, robustness, corrosion resistance, and resistance against wind, storms, icing, and other weather conditions. Requirements for individual components, such as hardware, cables, connectors, and closures, shall take into consideration the structure to which they are attached.