I prefer Ethernet to WiFi, but this is more a historical thing, as I had significant WiFi issues in the past. I have the Node 2, not the 2i, and my understanding is the 2i has better WiFi. I had an IT,guy check my WiFi using an app on the iPhone and apparently it’s ok now, but you have to be vigilant that your ISP isn’t throttling your bandwidth.
My advice to the OP would be to make sure that the WiFi is optimized to the part of of the house where the Node2 will be residing. Then stream away with the Node2i and see what you think. Most dealers will let you have a trial period.
If you do decide to Ethernet the house, I wouldn’t get hung up on which cable.
Basic Cat5 sounds the same to me as Cat 6 although I am sure that you will find many here that will describe a myriad of differences...
My advice to the OP would be to make sure that the WiFi is optimized to the part of of the house where the Node2 will be residing. Then stream away with the Node2i and see what you think. Most dealers will let you have a trial period.
If you do decide to Ethernet the house, I wouldn’t get hung up on which cable.
Basic Cat5 sounds the same to me as Cat 6 although I am sure that you will find many here that will describe a myriad of differences...