I just bought the new Apple 4K TV and connected it to my LG soundbar HDMI 2.1 port. I also have a Verizon WiFIi 6 router that has an ethernet port. Should I keep the current setup or connect the Apple TV box to the ethernet port on the router?
Normally yes. But depends on the Wi-Fi. and the ethernet and your internet bandwidth. If your Wi-Fi router is using 5ghz 802.11ac or the newer ax, speed difference may be negligible to ethernet if using good quality ethernet cables and you have no interference on your Wi-Fi.
Also, if you are paying for say 1000Mbps and your ISP is delivering that. then ethernet will likely be faster than Wi-Fi.
Otherwise, if you are paying for say 200Mbps, then 802.11ac will be just as fast as ethernet. It comes down to your setup.
You can download the Speedtest App from the App Store, and test your speed over Wi-Fi and over Ethernet to see which is better or if they are about the same. Take into consideration what bandwidth you are paying for form your ISP.
Normally yes. But depends on the Wi-Fi. and the ethernet and your internet bandwidth. If your Wi-Fi router is using 5ghz 802.11ac or the newer ax, speed difference may be negligible to ethernet if using good quality ethernet cables and you have no interference on your Wi-Fi.
Also, if you are paying for say 1000Mbps and your ISP is delivering that. then ethernet will likely be faster than Wi-Fi.
Otherwise, if you are paying for say 200Mbps, then 802.11ac will be just as fast as ethernet. It comes down to your setup.
You can download the Speedtest App from the App Store, and test your speed over Wi-Fi and over Ethernet to see which is better or if they are about the same. Take into consideration what bandwidth you are paying for form your ISP.
If signal on Wi-Fi is good, you're good. Don't worry about the cable.
If you have anything that might interfere with your wi-fi signal, then the cable would be the solution.
That?s entirely up to you. If Wi-Fi is working ok then there’s no real reason to use ethernet except convenience. Whatever works best for you. There’s nothing inherently wrong with using Wi-Fi.
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