What is an Ethernet cable? Here's how to connect to the internet without Wi-Fi

Ethernet cables, which connect your devices directly to your internet router, can speed up your connection. Ethernet cables, which connect your devices directly to your internet router, can speed up your connection. Professor25/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. The majority of users access the internet using wireless devices, like phones or laptops. These devices connect to the internet using Wi-Fi, wireless signals that broadcast throughout your house. But if you've been using the internet for a while — or you have a desktop computer that you don't use Wi-Fi for — you'll probably be using an Ethernet cable instead. Ethernet cables are wires that physically connect your computer to a router or modem. Ethernet cables can seem clunky or restricting, but they can substantially improve the speed and stability of your internet. Here's what you need to know about Ethernet cables, how they work, and ... Read full article.