Whats the difference between a wireless router with a 4 port switch and a wired router? (Please Read Details)?

Question

If I don't plan on using the wireless feature right away and am only planning to create a wired network, then is there a difference between the wired routers and the 4 port switch on the back of the wireless router? Because I can get a wireless router for much cheaper than a wired one, and if I do plan to use a wireless internet connection in the future, I'll have that option if I buy a wireless router to create my wired network.

So basically, wired routers are kind of obsolete? I mean, it seems like most wired routers are more expensive than wireless ones for some reason. Weird. But, okay, thanks all.

Answer 1

It will work wired just as well as a wired only router, but you'll be able to use wireless in the future

:-)

Answer 2

A router performs the basic function of attaching several computers to a single network connection ie DSL, LAN. The router is given an IP by the internet service provider through which it communicates to the outside world(internet). The router then assigns private IP numbers, ex. 192.168.1.X to the computers attached to itself whether wireless or wired. This allows the computers to appear to be using the IP of the router when communicating over the internet. The router handles both wired and wireless the same as for assigning the private IP's. These are termed private IP numbers since that prefix of 192.168 is reserved by the Internet Naming Comission for just this purpose. There are some added security issues that need to be considered when using the wireless part of the router but information is freely available to cover those things. Hope this answers your question.

Answer 3

A wired router uses a cable line between the router and the computer. A wireless just sends a signal out to the computer.

Answer 4

The only difference between a wired and wireless router is that the latter one has a wireless access point built onto it. This can be seen as a built on antenna. The wired ethernet ports (there are usually 4) are identical and are standard types (regardless of speed).

Answer 5

no real difference except the wireless version has a built in access point. You CAN turn off the radio if you do not plan on using the wireless any time soon.....this will eliminate broadcasting the Access point and inviting uninvited hackers or users.. be sure to secure your access point when you do decide to use the wireless.

Answer 6

look at speed,the mbps thingy, if no difference, then I know not what the reason for buying wired one cud be

Answer 7

one is HardWired and one is Wireless