[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Ports

Ethernet

Wired networking via an RJ45 port; faster and more stable than Wi-Fi.

Also known as: RJ45 LAN Port Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet (RJ45)

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Ethernet connects a laptop to a network with a cable via the RJ45 port (see Ethernet (RJ45): Yes). It offers lower latency and steadier speed than Wi-Fi.

Gaming and office laptops include it; thin ultrabooks often drop it — use a USB-C dongle instead.

Related Technical Terms

USB Type-C

The modern reversible connector for charging, data, and video; found on nearly all new devices. Ports

Wi-Fi 7

Latest Wi-Fi generation (be) with 320 MHz channels and multi-link for lower latency and higher thro… Connectivity

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