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rpmahr
Aspirant
Jan 25, 2021

Connect Device Directly to Router vs WIFi

I am experiencing very small latency watching sporting events on YouTube TV (delay can very between 0 & 10 sec). I know that distance from the router when using Wifi will impact speed, however I want...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 25, 2021

forsure a hardwired connection is going to give you the best performance. 

I make sure all my streaming devices are hardwired in. 

 

 

rpmahr's avatar
rpmahr
Aspirant
Jan 25, 2021

Would it make a tangible difference if it was wired to a satelitte vs the main router?

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    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 25, 2021
    rpmahr wrote:

    Would it make a tangible difference if it was wired to a satelitte vs the main router?

    Connection to a satellite will be slower than directly to the router because of the WiFi backhaul link. "Tangible" is the appropriate question.

    I think not.