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Cat5 or WiFi ?
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About LinkBacks- 08-05-13, 11:19 AM #1
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Cat5 or WiFi ?
I have a problem (Router in one room SKY TV in another room) so what is the best way to go ? buy the wireless box from SKY or drill a 16mm hole in the wall for the cat5 cable (price of both is about the same ?, any advice very much appreciated
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Re: Cat5 or WiFi ?
When possible Ethernet should always be used in preference to WiFi as it gives a much more stable connection with no interference.
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Re: Cat5 or WiFi ?
And if you are going to drill holes I would pay a little extra and buy some Cat6 cables to future proof things a little.
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- 08-05-13, 12:08 PM #4
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Re: Cat5 or WiFi ?
Thank you Annie UK & stereohaven, I will get my drill out
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