Cables vs wireless for OSX server

When you set up an OSX Server with several desktop client iMacs in a way that all data is stored only on the server and no matter which client you login, you get your own familiar desktop, email etc...
do you need to connect these client Macs with cables or can this be done wireless too?
According to Apple supplier we need to lay cables and I prefer not to.
All machines are still on OSX 10.4 but will migrate to 10.5 soon.

Hi
You can join an LDAP Server (which is what you are describing) using wires or wirelessly. A network is a network regardless of the technology involved. I've set this up successfully at a number of sites and the only issues I've seen are the usual ones that involve wireless networks: loss of signal or intermittent signal, competing wireless networks or interference from other wireless networks as well as what the building is made from.
Ultimately it is better if your network is wired as it will be more reliable and consistent. This is probably the angle your Apple supplier is working from.
If you are going to go wireless try not to skimp on the quantity of access points. Consider positioning of access points carefully.
It should not make a difference what OS is being used.
Hope this helps, Tony

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