
The device will show that it is connected to both the connections but will use only one connection to pass on and receive data to and from the router. In that case, the preference will be given to the LAN connection (Ethernet) since those are usually faster than the wireless connection. Suppose your device supports both connections and is connected to both. If we are considering devices, then only one connection can work on one device: Either a wireless connection or an Ethernet connection. So, in this way, both wireless and Ethernet connections will work within one system. Such routers are said to support a “mixed network.” Within a mixed network, devices can be connected to the network (and each other) wirelessly and via Ethernet cables. However, many routers provide both connections. Some provide wired connections only, and some provide Ethernet signals only.

There are many different kinds of routers available in the market today.


