What Is the Difference Between WiFi and the Internet?

0:00 Introduction
1:15 What does WiFi do?
2:43 What does an internet connection do?
4:26 Why you need WiFi and an internet connection
5:32 Summary

The difference between WiFi and internet
WiFi and internet are two terms that are often used interchangeably when describing internet connections. What’s important to understand is that WiFi and the internet are two totally separate things.

You should make sure you understand the difference between WiFi and internet so you don’t make any mistakes with your home network

WiFi
WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity, and it refers to the networking technology that allows devices to communicate wirelessly. WiFi networks are broadcast from you home network in the form of a wireless network. Your devices can connect to this wireless network, which allows them to communicate with each other whether or not you have an internet connection.
Internet

An active internet connection will determine what the devices on your home network can communicate with. If you have an active internet plan in place with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), your devices will have access to the broader internet.

If you do not have an active internet connection, your devices will not be able to access the internet.

It’s as simple as that.

Why you need WiFi and Internet
In order for the devices on your home network to wirelessly connect to the internet, WiFi and an internet connection need to be in place.

The active internet connection will enable your devices to communicate with the internet, while the WiFi connection will allow your devices to connect to the internet wirelessly.

Conclusion:
If you have any general questions about the difference between WiFi and internet, please leave a comment below. You can also check out the blog post I linked to above for more information.

[pcuhczo]

Excellent for older people like me who did not grow up with this technology ...Thank you

[fobMCRspPATD]

Thank you for the very clear explanation. I was getting sick of condescending people on Reddit constantly saying that wifi is not internet, but not providing any explanation. Your video helped understand the concepts of wifi and internet connection.

[letslearnoutdoors]

Thanks for explaining this so clearly. I recently had to talk to my internet provider and when asked if i was having problems with my internet or wifi connections I had no clue! You've helped a lot. It's also comforting knowing I'm not the only one who didn't get this! You're a great teacher!

[cilwxfh]

Congratulations for your excellent lesson. Now I understand the difference between the two terms.
A marvelous instructor like you, foresees what questions are in the mind of the students. MARVELOUS!
I have a fiber connection to the internet that provides me with both the modem and the router.
I was intrigued on how my tablet, my iphone, and three laptops computers ( they have different operating systems, two
run with Windows 11, and the other is an apple computer), are communicating. They are in separate locations to facilitate
my work. I work at home, and of course it is a must to be able to access the internet.
At my desk I can work, at my leaving room I can enjoy more than 140 channels, and my tablet (Apple) can access all my favorite
channels as well.

[Rushi_the_reikimaster]

Thank you so much, the information helped me so much 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

[katilynbell]

I kinda understand. So if I am moving into a new apartment, and I want to be able to go on Instagram, or Netflix on any of my smart devices, then I need both Internet and Wi-Fi?

[DanielPJMMAS]

Seems the simplest explanation is that the internet is like a cabled telephone, and the WiFi is like a wireless cell-phone? Is that correct?

[lisahenry]

whats the best way to connect a desktop pc?