Devices For Network Connectivity


3G/4G

3G is basically a third generation mobile phone signal which is data and is around 2mbps at its peak speed which is alright. It keeps up with watching YouTube, Pandora, and emailing. 4g is a fourth generation mobile phone signal and has new technology which are LTE and HSPA+. 4g has speeds of up to 10mbps which is very fast. This means that you can watch YouTube videos in absolute high quality even with just one bar of 4g. The advantage of 4g is that it is a more reliable signal because it is still just as fast with one bar as 3G is with full bars.






Wireless
Wireless network is when there are no wires connecting your computer to the internet. It is connected by waves/microwaves to maintain communications. Wireless has an advantage over wired when using a laptop as you can use the laptop anywhere in the house if your wireless.


Bluetooth


Bluetooth is used for transferring data from one device to another device. Bluetooth can only be used to transfer data over short distances. If you’re to far away the Bluetooth won’t pick up the other device you are trying to pick up.



Network interface card
A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. The (NIC) allows you a full time connection to a network.






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