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dneves
New Contributor
5 years ago

Adding ethernet connection in my basement office

I have Cox panoramic wireless modem in the main floor of our home.  I have a solid wifi signal in my basement office from it, BUT, for some heavy lifting over the internet, it is reommended that I us...
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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
5 years ago
heavy lifting over the internet

You mean:  for heavy lifting over your LAN, use a wired connection.  Wires are more secure, dependable and less prone to interference.

Do you do "heavy lifting" in your office?  If so, does it seem fast enough?  If you successfully do heavy lifting over a wireless connection from your office, I'd forgo the wired recommendation.

You considering a solution for a nonexistent problem.