Network Hardware

Wireless (WiFi) vs Mobile Phone Wireless (3G/4G):

Wireless (WiFi):

  • stronger than 3G/4G
  • not portable
  • larger range
  • may be faster than mobile phone data
  • can connect many devices

Mobile Phone Wireless (3G/4G)

  • portable if you have your smartphone
  • need phone service to access it
  • 3G may be slower that using Wi-Fi
  • 4G may be faster than using Wi-Fi

Router:

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. They perform the traffic directing functions on the internet.

 

 

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