(1) Electronic circuitry that is designed to perform a specific task. See
hard coded.
(2) Devices that are closely or tightly coupled. For example, a hardwired terminal is directly connected to a computer without going through a switched network. For example, monitors are hardwired to the computer.
(3) Fixed placement; for example, text and graphics that never change their location on a page. A "hardwired banner" is a banner ad that never changes.
(4) A device connected to the network via cable. See
Ethernet.
(5) For a similar sounding term, see
hotwired.