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Question from Michael: I just bought a Roku box I have the choice of connecting it to the Internet over Wi-Fi or with an Ethernet cable.
Which one should I choose?
The Roku box is close enough to the router to connect them with a cable and the Wi-Fi signal is strong there.
My question: Is there an advantage to using one method over the other? [Read more…]
A friend asked me the other day whether it’s best to connect his computer to his router via WiFi or over a wired Ethernet connection.
My answer: It depends.
First of all, is the computer in question sitting near the router or is it located in another room in the house?
If it’s possible (and practical) to run a cable between the two locations, a wired connection between your computer and router offers a number of benefits. [Read more…]
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These days wireless Wi-Fi connections are the norm, but there are still situations in which we need to connect our computers to a router with a wired Ethernet connection.
In fact, just last month three different people asked me how they can connect a recent MacBook Pro or MacBook Air that doesn’t have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector to their router via an Ethernet cable.
It can be certainly be done, and it’s actually quite easy to do… [Read more…]
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Question from David S.: Hi Rick. I hope you can give me some advice about a networking issue.
My cable modem is located in my living room but my computer is in the bedroom. I’d like your recommendation on the best way to connect them.
I have decided that I’d rather not use Wi-Fi, so is there any way to connect the computer to the modem without using a router?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Kalin H.: I really love your blog Rick, especially how you answer people’s tech questions.
I know that most of the questions you answer are practical in nature but mine is somewhat theoretical so I hope you won’t mind answering it for me.
The question is this: If you have a choice, do you prefer using a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-FI to connect to the Internet?
I have a preference myself and I’m just wondering if it’s the best one. Thanks for your time!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]