I think your concerns on configuration really won’t impact the performance of your streamer. A good general rule to follow is to hardwire your devices wherever possible. Even streaming high res audio, you’re not using enough bandwidth to stress anything. As far as concerns with interference goes, it’s also a moot point. It will never be high enough to be detectable by your hearing. The entire process involves moving packets of data from a source to your device. Be it wired, wireless, power lines….it doesn’t matter. It’s all read requests followed by a data stream. A file is broken down into chunks (packets) sent over what ever, then reassembled by the client.
Home network router question
Hi,
A network question from an analogue brain.
Our internet provider recently transitioned to a system of hardwired modems with various pods ( Plume ) for the routers. There is one Plume/router which is hardwired to the modem and the rest are plugged into wall outlets. Unfortunately, the modem is in the built in stereo cabinet- which is less than optimal. I want to move the modem and "main pod" to another location away from the cabinet. Three questions:
1. Is running an ethernet wire from my streamer/DAC to the main pod equivalent to direct wiring to the old stand alone modem/router?
2. If I move the modem and main pod; can I run a cable from the main pod to an ethernet port ( to be installed ) in the cabinet and plug in my streamer? Will this be nearly equivalent to hard wiring into my old modem/router?
Any thoughts? Please remember when replying that I am an analogue guy trying to navigate the digital world with as little pain as possible.
PS I don't want to connect via wifi.
Thanks
MP