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Learning about wired
networks
Published: 28-Nov-2000
Wired networks are almost always faster and less expensive than wireless networks. Once connected,
there is little that can disrupt a good wired connection.
Wired
networks come
in many forms, but the most popular are
HomePNA and Ethernet. HomePNA uses the existing phone line wires in your home and
Ethernet needs special network cabeling.
Popular Wired Network
Varieties:
| Name |
Max
Speed |
Fallback Speed |
| HomePNA 1.0 |
1 Mbps |
varies |
| HomePNA 2.0 |
10 Mbps |
varies |
| Ethenet |
10 Mbps |
not needed |
| Fast Ethernet 100baseT |
100 Mbps |
not
needed |
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