Wired connection or wireless option?
Wired connection or wireless option?
I recently received AT&T service at my residence, with a promise of faster speeds for a reduced monthly fee. However, the technician informed us we’re 4,500 feet from the nearest box, which is essentially the maximum coverage area. He suggested a bonded internet plan as the only viable alternative. While I’m not entirely clear on what that entails, it seems he believes service quality might drop further, potentially leading to more outages. Since no action was taken, we’re stuck with a 20mb connection, which aligns better with our preference for stable, slower service rather than speed. This summer I upgraded my PC using a Z490 Taichi MOBO. After researching aftermarket wireless options, it appears this model already includes premium wireless capabilities. My concern is whether drilling through the wall to run an Ethernet cable from the router to this PC would provide any advantage. Although Ethernet is faster and more dependable than Wi-Fi, I’m aware of possible signal interference issues for this setup. The existing connection already handles over 20mb efficiently, so I’m wondering if the effort and damage from drilling would be worth it.
I know your point, but it’s hard to believe it would be faster when wireless isn’t operating at full power. I thought Ethernet delivers maximum speed regardless of the medium, while Wi-Fi is limited by its own constraints. I’m curious why you’re focusing on speed now. You mentioned reliability isn’t a concern, and I noticed no impact from being just 10 feet away or having the wall nearby. What exactly are you observing?
Reliability depends on how quickly data travels. If a link isn't stable, speed won’t remain steady. The tortoise and hare analogy doesn’t apply here—Ethernet will perform just as well if not better than wireless. Even with this in mind, your connection is only 20MB, so you won’t reach any maximum limits
For consistent performance on your wireless connection, you don’t need Ethernet unless you require steady speeds and low interference. Ethernet excels in maintaining high speeds over longer periods, offering reduced latency and better internal network transfers when stability is key.
I'll just call it good then and save myself the hassle, wall damage, and cost of the cable then. Thanks guys, oh and gals apparently. lol How much does being a professional mean girl pay? Are you hiring? Apparently I can be whatever I feel like identifying as now days.