Internet connection methods – Technology Skills for Kids

wi-fi method

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet access.

a wi-fi connection icon usually looks like this 🛜

connecting to a wi-fi network on a macOS computer

the closer you are to a wi-fi network’s router, the stronger your wi-fi connection will be (which means faster Internet).

cellular data

Cellular data, also known as mobile data, is a wireless connection that allows a mobile device to access the internet without using Wi-Fi or a wired connection.