Can Wired and Wireless Computers Be Networked?
Monday May 29, 2006
| FAQ | Most wired network connections found in homes and small businesses use Ethernet, while Wi-Fi is the technology of choice for many wireless connections. It's true that Ethernet and Wi-Fi network adapters cannot directly connect to each other. However, devices using either of these technologies be networked together indirectly using wireless access points or certain kinds of broadband routers.
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While routers and access points enable these so-called "hybrid" networks, they generally only support Wi-Fi, not other types of wireless like Bluetooth or infrared.
→ More - Hybrid Home Network Diagram
While routers and access points enable these so-called "hybrid" networks, they generally only support Wi-Fi, not other types of wireless like Bluetooth or infrared.


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