The rapid growth of mobility, personal devices and cloud-centric applications today are driving the demand for bandwidth to an all-time high.

New faster wireless standards are now giving us access points capable of gigabit+ speeds – enabling user and IoT devices to transmit and receive more data than ever.

But can your wired network handle the extra load? If not, you most likely need to plan for an upgrade to your wired network.

However, determining which switches will best meet your needs can be a challenge unless you know what variables to consider. Here are some tips to help guide you in the right direction.