This document summarizes wired network technology. It discusses the history of wired technology beginning with the invention of the telephone in 1876. It also discusses the development of Ethernet and DSL technologies. The document notes that while wireless options now exist for many devices, wired connections still have advantages like higher speeds, reliability, and lower latency. It defines wired technology as using cables to transmit data versus wireless and outlines different types of wires and cables used like coaxial, Ethernet, telephone cables. In closing, it lists advantages of wired networks like reliability, price, speed and quality of service.