wired network
/ˈwaɪərd ˈnɛtwɜrk/ · wired·net·work
noun
- A computer network that connects devices using physical cables (such as Ethernet) rather than radio waves. The office upgraded to a wired network to improve data security and reduce latency.
Synonyms
cabled networkwired LANwired systemwired infrastructurewired connectionwired communicationswired Ethernetwired topology
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "wired network" became common in the 1990s as Wi‑Fi began to popularise, giving IT professionals a convenient shorthand to differentiate cable‑based setups from the emerging wireless alternatives.