Connect Device Directly to Router vs WIFi

[rpmahr]

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 to take it a step further to ensure my device has the best possible performance.

Will connecting an ethernet cable from the main RBR50 router to my streaming device guarantee that I will always have the fastest speeds and least latency within my mesh network?

[plemans]

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

I make sure all my streaming devices are hardwired in. 

[rpmahr]

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

[CrimpOn]

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@rpmahr wrote:

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

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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.