By James Bennett

Device Network Connection Internet Connection

Laptop Wireless or Ethernet Connection

ADSL Broadband

Tablet Wireless Connection ADSL Broadband, 3G

Base Unit Wireless or Ethernet Connection

ADSL Broadband

Server Ethernet Connection ADSL Broadband

Smartphone Wireless Connection ADSL Broadband, 2G, 3G, 4G-LTE

Connection Type Information Speed

USB Connects most things like cameras etc. USB 2 and 3

35 Megabytes

Ethernet Connects things like Laptops and computers to the internet if they do not have Wireless capabilities

10 to 100 megabits per second

Wireless Wireless allows you to connect to the internet without the need of any cables

Depends where your based

2G, 3G and 4G-LTE Is mostly used for phones and tablets

0.2 Megabits

ADSL broadband is what we use in our homes for wireless and wired connections. It is also fibre optic which is a lot fast than normal broadband but costs more. There are different types of ADSL Broadband like ADSL 2, DSL and SDSL.

The ‘G’ networks are mostly used for phones and tablets. 3G or Third Generation is designed for speeds of up to 0.2 megabits for phones and tablets. Many phone networks provide 2G,3G and 4G-LTE networks.