What’s the difference between wireless and wired networking?
A. A wireless network uses electromagnetic waves to transfer data from the Internet from one device to another without requiring a cord to do so. A wired network provides an Internet connection via physical wiring. Q. Is a wired or wireless connection better? A. This depends on what devices you want to network and your connection preferences. If you value the flexibility of connecting electronics without wires and being able to access a connection anywhere in your house, go with a wireless network. A wired network connection is more reliable, but your device support is limited by the number of ports on the router. Q. Is a wired or wireless network more secure? A. A wired network, or an Ethernet-connected network, provides a more secure data transfer, as only the devices that are plugged in can access the connection. Q. What is Wi-Fi? A. Wi-Fi uses WLAN (wireless local-area network) technology, which lets you access an Internet connection without hooking up an Ethernet cable to a wirele
