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please tell me what is the difference between wireless lan and ethernet technology.

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The wire.

Literally...

commented: best and simplest reply +4
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Hi,
The simplest reply is, a wired LAN uses wires to connect the computers, an Ethernet or wireless lan uses radio waves.

commented: Ethernet uses radio waves - really? ROFL -3
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So, Jessica, do please explain further how 'an Ethernet' uses radio waves...

Member Avatar for rushikesh jadha

guys, i know the main difference is communication medium,but i want some more differences between them.

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Speed - wireless has to be converted into a transmittable state before its sent and can be easily interrupted/ weakened/ stopped all together by buildings, a drop in wireless connect etc. Where as wired connection is predominantly faster than wireless connections as the data has physical means of being sent which has a reduced change of a drop in connection due to the physical connection but can wires can be physically tampered with or be affected by static interference and isn't convenient over a wide area (WAN)

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