Another reason to skip WiFi and go Full Ethernet
These days, WiFi is everywhere. Even your washing machine probably has it. 😉 I typically don’t recommend using WiFi due to the huge amount of evidence indicating that it’s probably not the best thing...
View ArticleNo more WiFi: How to wire your house for Internet
So you’ve read all the studies about our Wireless Wonderland, and you’d like to go wired. But where to even start? It turns out that wiring up your house or apartment with ethernet cables and switches...
View ArticleNo more WiFi, Part 2: Home Powerline Networking and MoCA
So you’ve read all the studies about our Wireless Wonderland, and you’d like to go wired. You’ve also watched my first video, No More WiFi: How to wire your home for internet. You’re not big on...
View ArticleIs Wi-Fi 6 really that much better?
There’s a new flavor of Wi-Fi in town: Wi-Fi 6! In case you’re confused, I’m talking about IEEE 802.11ax, the successor to 802.11ac (which is now called Wi-Fi 5). Are you confused yet? While I’m not a...
View ArticleIs 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet better than WiFi 6E?
First of all, it’s finally happened: 2.5 Gbps Ethernet is HERE! It’s already rolling out, and consumer-grade 2.5 gig switches will arrive shortly. The other big news is the unveiling of WiFi 6E. A new...
View ArticleNo more WiFi, Part 3: All about existing house wiring
What happens if you want to set up a home network, but you already have existing Ethernet cabling and wall jacks? While it may seem simple, it turns out that you need to do some investigation first. In...
View ArticleNo more WiFi, Part 4: Wire and test your house network
This video is a continuation of Part 3!! What happens if you want to set up a home network, but you already have existing Ethernet cabling and wall jacks? While it may seem simple, it turns out that...
View ArticleMake Android TV work with a USB Ethernet Adapter
These days, streaming is all the rage. Whether you have a smart TV, a streaming stick, Blu-Ray player, soundbar, or even some projectors, many of these gizmos come with Android TV built in. Too many of...
View ArticleCan’t turn off your WiFi? No problem!
So, you’ve gone wired and are enjoying the speed, stability, and privacy of Ethernet. One problem: There’s no button to turn off WiFi on your ISP’s router/modem! What to do? Why, hack it, of course!...
View ArticleUEC means Ethernet will only get better and faster
You might think Ethernet is on its way out the door. After all, everyone just uses WiFi, right? WRONG! For the past couple of years, my most popular video on YouTube has been: No more WiFi: How to wire...
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