My iMac is right next to the modem for my internet connection. It has Wi-Fi and an Ethernet so I plug it in. Is there any benefit, improvement in speed or otherwise to plugging it in with the cable?
Thx!
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2009), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
If a wired connection is available and convenient, as it can be with a desktop Mac, use it. Doing so will avoid all the potential problems with wireless networking.
Leave Wi-Fi enabled if your hardware is capable of AirDrop and you need it.
To give precedence to Ethernet, open System Preferences > Network, click the "gear" icon and select Set Service Order... Drag Ethernet anywhere above Wi-Fi, click OK and then Apply.
If a wired connection is available and convenient, as it can be with a desktop Mac, use it. Doing so will avoid all the potential problems with wireless networking.
Leave Wi-Fi enabled if your hardware is capable of AirDrop and you need it.
To give precedence to Ethernet, open System Preferences > Network, click the "gear" icon and select Set Service Order... Drag Ethernet anywhere above Wi-Fi, click OK and then Apply.
Wired ethernet is almost always faster than wireless.
Thanks Guy-and have a ggod day.
John Galt, awesome! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much!
Does it matter if I use Wi-Fi or Ethernet?
