In this current world, the two major ways by which people connect to the internet is mostly via LAN which is “local area networking” and Broadband. One major thing that people do not really know is that as far as these connections are concerned, they are better than each other. But most people do not know which is better than the other.
Broadband is wireless while LAN is Always Wired
One thing that broadband has as an advantage over LAN is the wireless ability. This is one major factor that allows it to be used from different part of the country. The Broadband connection is usually a USB like modem that is capable of picking up signal from anywhere. But as far as LAN is concerned, it is usually used in a place where two to three computers are connected together so that they can share internet connection. The wire serves as the connecting means which gives all the system the avenue of been connected together. Broadband therefore can be carried from one place to another because of this while LAN can only remain within the distance where the wire can get to.
Broadband is Portable While LAN is Not
Another thing is that as far as broadband connection is concerned, it is a portable modem which makes it possible for it to be carried from one place to another without the problem of carrying heavy load with you. Meanwhile, the presence of wire (when LAN is concerned) usually restrict the movement of system within that connection to the length of the wire.
Broadband is Always Faster than LAN
In most cases, the broadband connection is usually faster than the LAN. The reason for this is that technology that is evolving in this current century are mostly based on increasing the ability of broadband connection so that it can surf the internet faster and better. This includes the discovery of the 3G, 3.5G, and 4G connections respectively. When it comes to LAN, the speed at which it surfs the internet is mostly based on the distance between ISP provider and the user. This in most case is usually a very long distance which can be affected by weather conditions and other factors but when it comes to its speed, it can sometimes be trusted but not always.
Broadband Can be Used Anywhere while LAN cannot
Due to the portability of the broadband modem, it makes it possible for the modem to be used anywhere in the world (as long as it is unlocked). All that will be needed after this is the sim card of the network you wish to make use. But when it comes to LAN connection, it cannot be carried from one place to the other because of the presence of the wire that connects the system to that particular network. Once you are out of the place where you want to make use of the LAN connection that also signifies the end of it unless you go to another place.
Finally, another thing that makes broadband better than LAN is that broadband can be used on a single system and it can also be shared (which gives the avenue for increase in numbers of users) while LAN connection can only be used between at least two systems.
Odesanya Taiwo is a tech writer and a tech blogger who writes for a technology blog, techatlast. He also spends time to provide latest news for thenewsofthepeople, a news website.
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bilal
Dec 28. 2011
broadband is good but i prefer LAN … i found it sound and good when at home
TechCrates
Dec 28. 2011
Thanks for your views …
Tracyann0312
Dec 29. 2011
For me I would prefer to use Broadband than LAN! Sometimes Broadband is faster to access internet connection than the LAN!
TechCrates
Dec 29. 2011
Same here … Thanks for the comment
TracyAnn0312
Dec 30. 2011
It’s a pleasure to leave comment to the very informative article you have admin. Hope you can have a prosperous new year! God bless!
Denver Real Estate
Dec 29. 2011
I like the portability feature of broadband modem which gives me access to the internet wherever in the world I may be. What made me opt for broadband is the portability feature and the fact that its faster than LAN.
Jacko
Dec 30. 2011
Good post. I think the discussion is worth having. I wish there was a way we could BUY a high speed connection to the internet, wouldn’t that be cool. Pay one time and connect permanently no monthly fee.
TechCrates
Dec 30. 2011
🙂
Peter Lee
Dec 30. 2011
Broadband splits your phone line, so your internet and phone operate on separate systems, enables you to stay online for as long as you want without worrying about hogging the phone.
lovi
Dec 31. 2011
East or West,Broadband is best….Thank you bro for such good information.And happy new year.May god bless you site with lots of articles and comments 🙂
TechCrates
Dec 31. 2011
Thanks for your wishes …
pol
Jan 07. 2012
i like broadband most. but somewhere like in office, LAN is better for low cost internal personal computer data and internet access. good review. broadband is useful to varsity campus and anywhere.
RebeccaCurz
Jan 12. 2012
I prefer broadband, nice sharing……
Nicholle
Jan 13. 2012
Broadband and LAN are good to use. Broadband probably is useful when you are not in home or maybe have some travel bringing with you your laptop, that’s why I most prefer Broadband.
AnaKelly
Jan 14. 2012
Thanks for useful views! I really love to use broadband past. I really appreciate you impression. Keep up this.
Diana
Jan 28. 2012
broadband is useful to varsity campus and anywhere.
Bhavesh
Mar 15. 2012
I am currently using You Broadband internet service that never stops and I love broadband internet connection.
TechCrates
Mar 15. 2012
That’s great … Thanks for your comment
Sam
Jul 06. 2019
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