What is the most important consideration when deciding whether to implement a wired or wireless...

Requirements Drive Decisions: The decision between wired or wireless must align with the solution's overall purpose, performance targets, and operational constraints.

Key Considerations:

Reliability: Does the application require guaranteed connectivity? (Wired may be favored).

Installation Cost: Can extensive cabling be done, or is it prohibitively expensive? (Wireless may be favored).

Flexibility and Scalability: Is node placement likely to change in the future? (Wireless may be favored).

Other Factors are Important, But Secondary: Distance, PoE availability, specific applications all matter, but they are assessed within the context of the overarching business needs.

References:

Wireless vs. Wired Network Design: Comparisons of pros and cons, highlighting how use cases guide the choice.

IoT Solution Planning: Materials on defining requirements before selecting technology.