No more WiFi, Part 2: Home network using coax or powerlines

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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 (https://rumble.com/vj5qhp-no-more-wifi-how-to-wire-your-house-for-internet.html).

You're not big on drilling holes and running cables everywhere, so you decide to use powerline ethernet or ethernet over coax. Before you go that route, there are a few things you should know about these two home networking solutions.

Not only are they generally more expensive than ethernet cabling, but they're also usually not as fast or reliable...

Web pages mentioned in video:
- Netgear Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet homepage: https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/powerline/PLP2000.aspx

Goodies mentioned (affiliate links):
- NETGEAR Powerline Adapter 2000: https://amzn.to/36FutKn
- NETGEAR Powerline Adapter 1000: https://amzn.to/36Ex33q
- MOTOROLA MOCA Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax: https://amzn.to/2PRsMmn

Video on WiFi vs Ethernet speeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s3n1nKlb9U

Video on USB-Ethernet adapters for smartphones and tablets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3caLXPlsic

More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info

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