wired

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WDS is a network composed by access points that work together to expand your network without the need of "wired" connectivity. so one of the bases will be wired, the rest are not, they just relay info to other computers ... good for small to medium size business / homes

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  1. adjective Equipped with a system of wires, as for electric, telephone, cable television, or computer network connections.
  2. adjective Slang Equipped with hidden electronic eavesdropping devices: a wired hotel room.
  3. adjective Reinforced or supported by wires.

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  • He was getting progressively more wired, his words coming quicker, almost in tune to the accelerating pace of the saxophone solo. —  UglyAmericans
  • Then the TVs had to be switched and re-wired, as did the Bose radio he wanted me to have that Darkstar and I gave him for Christmas a million years ago (when Darkstar was 8, he saved up all his paper route money for his half). —  WebKittyn Warbles
  • "I switched to wired, which is better, but it took me a long time to download the new Ratchet and Clank the other night, despite my ridiculous 32 mbps down." —  GamePro.com
  • WDS is a network composed by access points that work together to expand your network without the need of "wired" connectivity. so one of the bases will be wired, the rest are not, they just relay info to other computers ... good for small to medium size business / homes —  Discussions: Message List - root
  • The wireless and the wired are the two available variants in the market. —  xml's Blinklist.com
 

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