Homeplugs (ethernet over power) are fine for some things, but they add so much latency to the network.

Wired is so much better.

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      1 day ago

      Sure, but then the question is “can you install network cabling?” If yes, then do that. Even without the interference bit, power line adapters are so finicky and unreliable that they shouldn’t really be your go-to solution anyway

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        I think that the answer to “can you install network cabling” is mostly “no”. That’s why mesh networks are so popular these days.

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          Yeah but between power line and ethernet, it’s not a 1:1 comparison. If you can have ethernet you’ll likely install ethernet. Power line fills a need for ethernet-like internet when you can’t wire the place up.

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            24 hours ago

            Yes, we all know that. That’s what we’re telling you. Nobody is installing power line if running Ethernet is simple.

            You seem to be expressing shock that people would choose powerline adapters as their first choice. People are replying to tell you that it’s not their first choice, but they chose it anyway because running Ethernet is often way too difficult.

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              23 hours ago

              Nobody is installing power line if running Ethernet is simple.

              Not sure why you’re adding any more, you’re literally agreeing with my comment, but sure, act like my comment was about future replies, and not the op.