topic Re: WiFi vs Ethernet in Sky Stream

WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:48:15 GMT

Hey all, is it better to run through Ethernet or WiFi?

I was wondering if I run through WiFi (500mbps) vs Ethernet (90mbps)?

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Jporch316 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:56:59 GMT

IMHO

I used to run through powerline adapters but suffered from network dropouts occasionally.....

I made the switch to WiFi and find the system much more stable. Granted my router is in the same room as my glass tv.

A lot depends on a decent wifi setup throughout the rest of your home. I have virgins pod setup through my house which is a fairly decent mesh wifi system.

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Nigelb1972 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:00:27 GMT

As long as you've got a strong and stable WiFi connection giving good speeds, it shouldn't make a difference.

The Pucks data connection will max out at 100mbps on either connection

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:17:23 GMT

Thank you both

@Nigelb1972 so are you saying that even if my WiFi is 500 speed, it won't make any difference?

I choose the cable route as I was told it's more reliable?

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Nigelb1972 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:42:50 GMT

@Super+Anthony nope. The puck only has 100mbps network adapter which is still way more than it needs. We've also got a 500mbps connection it barely gets dented by Sky Stream even when we're streaming UHD with Atmos which means we've got plenty of bandwidth available for other stuff to use...

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:45:34 GMT

Thanks @Nigelb1972 so I should keep as is?

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Jporch316 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:45:52 GMT

@Super+Anthony wrote:
Thank you both

@Nigelb1972 so are you saying that even if my WiFi is 500 speed, it won't make any difference?

I choose the cable route as I was told it's more reliable?

It will show faster speed in your Netflix speed check.

the system theoretically doesn't use a lot more than 35mb maximum when streaming uhd. There's some posts with real world testing that suggest it doesn't reach anywhere near that.

I would give the WiFi a go .... you can always plug it back in if you encounter any issues

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Nigelb1972 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:48:55 GMT

@Super+Anthony if it's working without an issues? You might as well. Mines only connected via Ethernet because I was tinkering and now can't be bothered to unplug it. The one upstairs is on WiFi though and sits on an 80mbps connection nicely

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Nigelb1972 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:51:00 GMT

@Jporch316 I've ran speed tests which I'm watching UHD with HDR and Atmos and Sky Sports F1, football and movies and get close to 30mbps. Netflix never goes above 15- 20mbps but they run heavy compression

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Exiled-in-HH — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:03:38 GMT

Netflix have high optimisation compression rather "heavy" compression wihich supplies high quality at lower data rates than other services😉

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:32:05 GMT

Thank you @Jporch316

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:38:42 GMT

Sorry, how do I change go WiFi? I am neurodivergent so if you can give me clear step by step instructions, that would be awesome

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Jporch316 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:25:57 GMT

@Super+Anthony wrote:
Sorry, how do I change go WiFi? I am neurodivergent so if you can give me clear step by step instructions, that would be awesome

If I remember just pull out the cable and it will eventually say "no network connection ". After that just follow the prompts on screen to add your WiFi network. I believe the easiest method is just use the wps. Otherwise it's a case of typing in your network key

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:29:54 GMT

Thanks.

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Floydianslip — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:36:49 GMT

@Super+Anthony

Are you using your own router or the router your ISP provided? Most ISP provided routers are basic and just about do the job, if you want good WiFi range and stability it's worth considering buying your own.

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 20:22:44 GMT

@Floydianslip Using one from my provider

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Floydianslip — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:38:51 GMT

@Super+Anthony

Worth considering investing in your own router, I gave up on ISP provided routers three years ago and haven't looked back. My WiFi is very stable and my router (Asus AX6000) covers the entire house , connecting 4 pucks,without the need for mesh systems or boosters.

Worth trying imho.

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Super+Anthony — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:20:05 GMT

My router is fine though. I have 500 daily at present. The question was really whether I should change from the Ethernet to using the WiFi, but thank you though

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Jporch316 — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:36:36 GMT

@Super+Anthony wrote:
My router is fine though. I have 500 daily at present. The question was really whether I should change from the Ethernet to using the WiFi, but thank you though

Have you tried it yet ?

Re: WiFi vs Ethernet

Exiled-in-HH — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:39:08 GMT

If your WiFi connection is robust and without issues, and an Ethernet cable is inconvenient, use WiFi😉