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DECEMBER 2019 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 81 devices more every day, and they can have a lasting impact on our health; this can al- so be the case with wireless internet. While there isn't any significant data yet that shows this, mostly because there has not been much focused testing that shows that wireless sig- nals can be harmful to health, it is something to consider, and we will all be hearing more about as we construct thousands of 5G trans- mission sites in the coming years. This is not something that I would be overly concerned about yet, but just be aware. It is not a bad idea if you are going to be on your phone talk- ing, listening to music, watching videos, etc. to consider using a quality wired headset or earbuds. It can't hurt, and the sound quality is usually better. Installation: Time and Difficulty Considerations As a brief synopsis, wired is faster, more sta- ble, easier to connect and maintain, and more secure. Meanwhile, wireless is more conve- nient and location-flexible and still relatively easy to set up. Wired • Every device must be hard-wired • Time-consuming process • Easy to configure Wireless • Quick installation • More layout options • Usually two configuration options • Must be wireless capable • Sometimes must be reset up or reconnected • Possible health concerns/long-term awareness There is no doubt that we all use wireless for at least some, and probably most, of our device communications, so improvements in wireless that will enable or improve the next few generations of useful and neat stuff are of great interest to all of us. Wireless standards.