MAG box Ethernet vs Wi-Fi — why wired is strongly recommended

TV_Tim

TV_Tim

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Opening this discussion to share what I've learned and hear from others with similar experiences.
 
Stability. Wi-Fi drops packets occasionally. In a video stream, dropped packets become buffering.
 
My MAG on Wi-Fi was constantly rebuffering. Switched to Ethernet and it's been smooth for months.
 
Even brief Wi-Fi interruptions cause noticeable stream degradation.
 
The same service that seemed unreliable on Wi-Fi became very reliable on Ethernet.
 
My MAG is in the living room, router in a different room. Powerline adapter to Ethernet is my solution.
 
Powerline adapters are a good middle ground when direct Ethernet isn't practical.
 
MoCA adapters (through coax cable) are even better than powerline if you have coax in the room.
 
I didn't know coax could carry network traffic. That's a good option.
 
MoCA over coax gives near-Ethernet reliability. Game-changer for living room setups.
 
If you must use Wi-Fi, at least use the 5GHz band and keep the MAG as close to the router as possible.
 
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