Ethernet

Ethernet runs are physical cable connections that provide wired network access to devices. They should be made with Cat6 cable or higher, and are terminated with an RJ45 jack. Ethernet runs can be used to connect devices to a router, switch, or other networking equipment.

Ethernet runs offer a number of advantages over wireless networking, including:

• Faster speeds: Ethernet runs can support speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is significantly faster than most wireless networks.

• More reliable connections: Ethernet runs are less susceptible to interference from other devices and environmental factors than wireless networks.

• More secure connections: Ethernet runs are more secure than wireless networks because they require a physical connection to the network.

Ethernet runs are essential for businesses that need to support high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, file sharing, and gaming. They are also important for businesses that need to ensure the security of their network data.

Ethernet runs can also benefit homes. For example, if you have a home office, you can use them to connect your computer and other devices to your router for a faster and more reliable connection. You can also use them to connect your smart TV, game console, and other streaming devices to your network for a better streaming experience, with faster speeds and less lag.

Wi-Fi is great, but it has limitations:

Wi-Fi is a shared medium, meaning that all devices connected to it are talking over the same frequencies. This means that only one device can talk at a time. Ethernet, on the other hand, is a dedicated connection to each device, meaning that many devices can communicate simultaneously without interfering with each other.

Therefore, the more devices you move off of Wi-Fi onto an Ethernet connection, the better the connection quality will be for the remaining Wi-Fi devices. Stationary devices like TVs, desktop computers, and media servers can see many performance improvements from a hard-wired connection.

Other devices share some of the same frequencies as Wi-Fi, such as wireless phones and microwaves. Microwaves in particular create a lot of interference when they are running.

There are 2 main reasons we recommend installing ethernet in your home or business:

• Ethernet provides the best performance for your devices.

• Having ethernet in place future-proofs you building against future advancements in technology that will likely require faster and better connections than wifi can provide.