Why has it become cost-effective for enterprise companies to integrate WLAN segments into their networks?

• A. The cost of wireless technology has decreased and the quality has increased.
• B. Wireless subsidies have reduced total cost of ownership.
• C. Security protocols have improved dramatically but costs haven’t.
• D. Cabling costs have become negligible due to new standards.

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that wireless technology has become both cheaper and more capable, making it practical for enterprises to weave WLAN into their networks. Cheaper hardware, more competition, and advances in silicon and standards have driven down the cost of access points, controllers, and related gear while delivering higher speeds, better coverage, and more reliable performance. That combination means you can scale wireless deployments across large, dense environments without a prohibitive upfront price, and centralized, often cloud-based management can cut administrative and operational costs over time. Substantial subsidies or security improvements alone don’t explain the broader trend in cost-effectiveness, and while WLAN reduces some cabling, it doesn’t render wiring costs negligible, so the fundamental driver remains the drop in cost paired with higher quality.