wired networking
/ˈwaɪərd ˈnɛtwɜːrkɪŋ/ · wired net·work·ing
noun
- The practice or system of connecting computers and other devices using physical cables (such as Ethernet) rather than radio waves. The office upgraded to wired networking to achieve faster, more reliable data transfer.
- A network that relies on cable connections for data communication. Because of security concerns, the laboratory maintains a separate wired networking segment for sensitive equipment.
Synonyms
cabled networkinghardwired networkingEthernet networkingcable‑based networkingwired LANwired communicationswired data networkwired infrastructure
Antonyms
Did you know? The term ‘wired networking’ became popular in the 1990s as Wi‑Fi began to appear, highlighting the shift from exclusively cable‑based systems to mixed environments.