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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
Showing 4 responses by mikhailark
@rbstehno - Wired is certainly better, but sometimes it is not achievable. I think if their WiFi can handle, say, Netflix to the point, it will be fine with audio. |
@deep_333 No, they are not. This just shows you know little about even the modulation. Which is not voltage at all, btw. People moved on from AM days. TOSLINK is a laughable comparison to Ethernet. Which is completely different and does not lose any bits. And no, there is no jitter there either. |