Ethernet or Wifi

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Mulepadre

• October 13, 2020 15:26

Hey, I am new and have a question about Node 2i and best internet connection.

I am putting the Node in a back bedroom. My wifi achieves download speeds of around 5-6 Mb/s.

I can buy a 100ft of Cat 6 Commercial Ethernet cable but would not likely get a better speed as my ATT U-Verse is maxed at 6 Mb/s.

Can I expect better performance with ethernet or would you just stick with the wifi. As an added note there would be a considerable amount of work to run the cable partially in the ceiling from the Modem to that back bedroom.

 

 

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  Sam R.

  • October 13, 2020 15:32

  Hello, 

  Usually even if the speed is the same, you'll find that using an Ethernet cable is more stable (less chance for interference or signal loss [though if running a 100ft cable you'll want to make sure its insulated to redice noise pickup]).

  Alternative to running a wire through the ceiling, you could also consider a Powerline Adapter. I use one to get Ethernet in my basement. 

  Regards,
  Sam R.

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