Each can have its own advantages

Ethernet is the common standard for wired connections to computer networks. Devices that use an Ethernet connection use a specific type of twisted electrical cable to connect to, send, and receive data from other network devices, and to access broader networks such as the Internet.

An Ethernet connection allows you to connect two devices together or create a local network with multiple devices. This requires a router or switching device to allow the connected devices to communicate with each other. Let’s explore the Ethernet standard a bit further and compare and contrast it with WiFi.

What is Ethernet? The Ethernet standard has evolved to meet the changing demands of modern computer networking since it was first developed in the 1980s. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers produces these standards, under the umbrella reference IEEE 802.3.