系链是共享使用蓝牙或USB电缆连接的计算机移动互联网连接的过程。基于此,网络共享被归类为:
- USB网路共用
- 蓝牙网络共享
1. USB网路共用:
当使用物理电缆(如USB)与连接的计算机共享移动互联网连接时,则称为USB网络共享。它用于在移动设备和连接的计算机系统之间进行高速连接共享。
2.移动热点:
当移动互联网通过无线局域网(Wi-Fi)与连接的计算机共享时,则称为“移动热点”。它用于移动设备和计算机系统之间的短期连接。
USB网络共享和移动热点之间的区别:
USB TETHERING | MOBILE HOTSPOT |
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It is internet sharing connection established via USB cable. | It is internet sharing connection established using WLAN. |
The internet speed obtained in connected computer is faster. | While the internet speed is little slow using hotspot. |
It requires a mobile device and a USB cable. | While it requires only a mobile device. |
It is a wired connection. | While it is a wireless connection. |
It does not require mobile devices with hotspot. | For this, hotspot is compulsory in mobile devices. |
It does not harm the battery life of mobile. | It harms the battery life of mobile. |
It is used if connection is established for a long time. | It is used for a short term connection. |
It has a predefined range i.e. length of USB cable. | It has variable range but limited. |
Computer does not need to have the Wi-Fi functionality. | Computer needs to have Wi-Fi functionality. |