{"id":4741,"date":"2023-03-06T09:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=4741"},"modified":"2023-03-06T10:00:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:00:26","slug":"ethernet-vs-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/ethernet-vs-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethernet vs. Internet: Local vs. Global Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all know the internet and ethernet are technologies that interconnect our computers. But how do the two (<strong>ethernet vs. internet<\/strong>) compare?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people don&#8217;t realize these technologies are different, but we&#8217;ll demystify the topic in the article below. Let&#8217;s get right into it!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-internet\">What Is the Internet?<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#dialup-internet\">Dial-Up Internet<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dsl-internet\">DSL Internet<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cable-internet\">Cable Internet<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#satellite-internet\">Satellite Internet<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mobile-cellular\">Mobile (Cellular)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fixed-wireless-internet\">Fixed Wireless Internet<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wifi\">Wi-Fi<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fiber-optic-internet\">Fiber Optic Internet<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-ethernet\">What Is Ethernet?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-you-use-ethernet-without-the-internet\">Can You Use Ethernet Without the Internet?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-you-use-the-internet-without-ethernet\">Can You Use the Internet Without Ethernet?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#popular-terms-associated-with-ethernet-and-internet\">Popular Terms Associated with Ethernet and Internet<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#power-over-ethernet-poe\">Power over Ethernet (PoE)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#internet-of-things-iot\">Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-internet\">What Is the Internet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The internet is a global interconnection of computers that consists of multiple LANs (Local Area Networks). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It relies on the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_protocol_suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Internet Protocol<\/a> (IP) suite to enable communication from a device in a local network to any device worldwide in another local network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-11-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-11-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The difference and interconnection between WAN and LAN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the internet wasn&#8217;t always global. It started as a LAN in the 1960s that only allowed computers on the same network to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It was known as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ARPANET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ARPANET<\/a> then and was the first public-switched computer network, with its primary application being for research and academic purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the development of the TCP\/IP protocol in the 1980s, LANs could communicate, creating a Wide Area Network (WAN). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet is a WAN, so TCP\/IP was the catalyst that blew up the growth of the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This protocol explains why ARPANET became the first wide-area packet-switched network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-8-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-8-768x326.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An infographic showing the TCP\/IP protocol<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another critical factor that has increased internet availability is the connectivity infrastructure, which delivers different performance stats based on the type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These connection types include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dialup-internet\">Dial-Up Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dial-up_Internet_access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dial-up internet<\/a> was the first form of infrastructure used to interconnect computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It used phone lines to transmit data and was extremely slow, reaching max download speeds of 56 Kbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Some people in rural areas still use this connection because it is the only available option.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dsl-internet\">DSL Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>DSL (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_subscriber_line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Digital Subscriber Line<\/a>) is an improved version of dial-up internet because it can transmit up to 200 Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The technology still relies on phone lines but is faster and more reliable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it maintains an active session throughout, and users can use DSl concurrently with their phone (voice), which was impossible with dial-up internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-8.jpg\" alt=\"A DSL modem-router (gateway)\" class=\"wp-image-4752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-8-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-8-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A DSL modem-router (gateway)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cable-internet\">Cable Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Like DSL, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cable_Internet_access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cable<\/a> internet is another form of broadband internet access. However, it relies on coaxial cables to send and receive data (not phone lines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> These coaxial cables are the same ones used to transmit cable television signals. So most cable ISPs offer TV services to utilize their networks fully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cable internet speeds can reach 1000 Mbps (Gigabit internet).<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"satellite-internet\">Satellite Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Satellite internet is ideal for rural areas because laying cables in sparsely populated regions is not economically viable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But satellites in space cover broad areas and can provide internet to remote regions cheaply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, traditional satellite internet is known to have high latency due to the length of the wireless signals travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> But Starlink is changing the game because it has satellites in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Low_Earth_orbit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Low Earth Orbit<\/a> providing fast, low latency internet connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-9.jpg\" alt=\"A Starlink Dishy\" class=\"wp-image-4751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-9-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-9-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A Starlink Dishy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mobile-cellular\">Mobile (Cellular)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>With the advent of feature phones and smart mobile devices with SIM cards, cell carriers began offering mobile internet connectivity or data plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The most recent 5G connectivity offers Gigabit speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Carriers like T-Mobile capitalize on their broad coverage to provide home internet plans using the same cell coverage with gateways that pick up the signal and connect your devices at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, speeds usually vary depending on the signal strength.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fixed-wireless-internet\">Fixed Wireless Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fixed wireless internet is more like mobile internet because it relies on wireless signals transmitted over long distances to connect your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The setup requires a tiny dish installed in your home to send and receive radio signals from the ISP&#8217;s communication towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-7.jpg\" alt=\"A fixed wireless internet antenna\" class=\"wp-image-4749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A fixed wireless internet antenna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wifi\">Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Routers and hotspots create single, dual, or tri-band Wi-Fi signals to connect devices wirelessly to the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although convenient, Wi-Fi is not as quick as a wired connection.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fiber-optic-internet\">Fiber Optic Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fiber optic internet is the fastest and most stable WAN connection because it transmits data as light pulses, not electrical signals or radio waves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the infrastructure is costly, and most ISPs only install fiber internet in urban areas where they can serve many customers and get a good return on investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6.jpg\" alt=\"A fiber-optic modem\" class=\"wp-image-4748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-6-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A fiber-optic modem<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-ethernet\">What Is Ethernet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>While the internet is the WAN, <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/ethernet-cable-types-and-speeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ethernet<\/a> is a critical LAN wiring component. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a cable consisting of four twisted-pair copper wires and comes in different categories depending on its transmission speeds and shielding capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-4.jpg\" alt=\"An ethernet cable with four twisted pairs\" class=\"wp-image-4747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                                                                                                                                                   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An ethernet cable with four twisted pairs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Area Networks still rely on the IP suite to facilitate talking or communication between devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the transmission media is usually radio waves (Wi-Fi) or ethernet cables. But ethernet was the first technology used to link computers in a LAN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So this technology came before the internet, although there were no official standards in the early days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until the early 80s that the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IEEE<\/a> approved the first official Ethernet standard that could handle 10 Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most modern ethernet standard (Cat8) can handle up to 40 Gbps, which is incredibly fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And because ethernet cables create a physical connection between the gateway, router, or modem to your device or between two computers, they create a faster, safer, and more reliable connection than Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So they are ideal for connecting devices like smart TVs for streaming and consoles for online gaming to provide a smooth experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In work environments, ethernet cables are suitable for connecting company offices, university departments, hospital rooms, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, cables are messy and occupy space. So they need a neat installation job to keep the cabling clean and hidden from view.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-use-ethernet-without-the-internet\">Can You Use Ethernet Without the Internet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can. Remember, ethernet connections create a LAN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can interconnect computers directly to each other or use a router (or switch) to enable communication within departments, offices, or home computers without accessing the outside network (WAN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-4.jpg\" alt=\"A Gigabit switch with Cat6 cables connected in a server room\" class=\"wp-image-4745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A Gigabit switch with Cat6 cables connected in a server room<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-use-the-internet-without-ethernet\">Can You Use the Internet Without Ethernet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can. Ethernet cables are ideal for making wired LAN connections, which you can avoid by using Wi-Fi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most routers have antennas to create wireless LANs and ethernet ports to connect to devices physically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can skip the wires and use Wi-Fi, provided your devices have wireless connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-3.jpg\" alt=\"A Wi-Fi router with ethernet ports\" class=\"wp-image-4744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/9-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A Wi-Fi router with ethernet ports<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, devices like smartphones and tablets can connect to the internet directly using SIM cards (mobile carrier data plans). So you don&#8217;t even need a router.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"popular-terms-associated-with-ethernet-and-internet\">Popular Terms Associated with Ethernet and Internet<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-over-ethernet-poe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Power_over_Ethernet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Power over Ethernet<\/a> (PoE)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>PoE technology defines ad hoc systems or standards that pass electrical power plus data in ethernet cables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The technology is a convenient way to run devices with low power requirements because you won&#8217;t have to install a separate wire to supply electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dishes for fixed wireless internet connections also run on PoE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the technology is preferable for IoT applications because it saves on cost, reduces cabling, and simplifies configuration while maintaining the same reliability, security, and speed offered by traditional ethernet connections.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"internet-of-things-iot\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_of_things\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Internet of Things<\/a> (IoT)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>IoT describes a network of things (physical objects) that share data over the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These things are intelligent devices containing software, sensors, and other technologies that generate data and transmit it over the internet to other systems for analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This data sharing enables automation or remote process control from user devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10-3.jpg\" alt=\"A home with smart devices forming the IoT\" class=\"wp-image-4750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10-3-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10-3-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A home with smart devices forming the IoT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the internet and ethernet are two different things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former implies a global interconnection of computers, while the latter refers to cabling hardware used for local area connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope the comparison above has been insightful. Comment below to let us know your thoughts on the topic, and we&#8217;ll be in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know the internet and ethernet are technologies that interconnect our computers. But how do the two (ethernet vs. internet) compare?&nbsp; Some people don&#8217;t realize these technologies are different, but we&#8217;ll demystify the topic in the article below. Let&#8217;s get right into it! What Is the Internet? 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