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# Network Connectivity

### Introduction

Network Connectivity refers to physical layer of connectivity on which IoT device will communicate. This is how it fits within the [YuDash IIoT Stack](/device-to-cloud-api/yudash-iiot-stack.md):

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### &#x20;Supported Network Connectivity

YuDash IoT devices support various network connectivity options for different IIoT solutions.

<table><thead><tr><th width="218">Network Connectivity</th><th>Typical Use-Cases.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>4G/LTE</td><td>Standalone IoT connectivity through SIM card. This provides a reliable connectivity without any external dependies.</td></tr><tr><td>Ethernet</td><td><p>a) IoT gateway connected to Internet enabled LAN.</p><p>b) IoT coupled with 4G/LTE router.</p><p>c) IoT gateway connected to LAN with local/on-prem server.</p></td></tr><tr><td>WiFi</td><td><p>a) IoT gateway connected to Internet enabled LAN through WiFi.</p><p>b) IoT coupled with 4G/LTE Wifi router.</p><p>c) IoT gateway connected to LAN with local/on-prem server.<br><strong>It is important to have a strong Wi-Fi for a reliable connection</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td>LoRaWan</td><td>YuDash IoT devices do not support LoRaWan at present.</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Network Settings](/yudash-iot-devices/lynx-user-manual/network-settings.md) of YuDash LYNX manual covers documentation for network connectivity.