Introduction: What is difference between Wifi and ethernet?
In modern time when every home has internet, people ask a basic question that:
Do you need internet for ethernet?
This confusion is because mostly people think as long as there is no wifi use of internet is impossible. Is its true? Let us understand in simple language in this article and what is the difference between WiFi and ethernet? And also that is wifi require ethernet.
What is Ethernet?
Ethernet is a wired network that you can directly connected your devices with internet through a cable. Such as:
- Connecting your laptop or desktop to router
- Provide stable internet to gaming console
- Provide high speed internet to Smart TV or CCTV system
Benefits of Ethernet:
- Having high speed
- More stable connection
- No interference (like signal drop)
- Better for gaming, online meetings and meetings
What is WiFi?
WiFi is a wireless connection. You do not need any wire. Signal travel in air from router and provide internet to your laptop, tablet and desktop.
Benefits of WiFi
- Wireless freedom
- Internet in every corner of your home
- More devices can connect
- Best for portable devices
You need WiFi for Ethernet?
Simple answer no you do not need wifi for ethernet.
Ethernet is a wired network. If you have a router that can support network you can use network simply by connect wire to your desktop or laptop without WiFi.
Understand by an Example:
If your WiFi got off or you forgot your password but you have connected your Laptop or desktop with a cable you can use internet.Ethernet is completely independent than WiFi.
Can we use wifi and ethernet both at same times?
Yes you can but your laptop or desktop can support only one primary network at one time.
If your device is connected with wifi and ethernet than your laptop or desktop will prefer to ethernet because its speed is fast and signals are stable.You can also select internet manually.
When should you use ethernet?
You should use ethernet when:
- When you want high speed internet or stable signals
- When you are attending meetings or gaming
- When you download or update large files
- When your WiFi signals become weak
When WiFi is better option for use?
WiFi is best option when:
- When you use mobile or tablet
- When you move in separate rooms of home
- When you want wireless freedom
How to set Ethernet
- On your internet router
- Take an ethernet cable
- Plug an end of wire in LAN port of router
- Plug other end of wire to Ethernet port of your Laptop or desktop
- Internet will be connected automatically or enable Ethernet in your PC settings
Moral
Do you need wifi for ethernet?No, ethernet is separate system that can work perfectly without wifi.Wifi is also good but when you need speed and stable signals than ethernet is the best option.
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