Data connection on TV

mikeecho · 2026-04-01 17:07:57

This isn't terrestrial related, bit not sure where to post. Basically, my tv has a 10/100 Ethernet card , and it's connected online using this port. However the TV also supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac I have a 500Mbps connection. Would I get faster connection using Wi-Fi, or should I stick with the Ethernet cable

01-04-2026 06:07PM

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mikeecho

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This isn't terrestrial related, bit not sure where to post.
Basically, my tv has a 10/100 Ethernet card , and it's connected online using this port.
However the TV also supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
I have a 500Mbps connection.
Would I get faster connection using Wi-Fi, or should I stick with the Ethernet cable

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#2 01-04-2026 08:27PM

dam099

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Unless you stream BluRay rips locally I would stick with Ethernet. No streaming service comes near to using 100Mbps so the reliability of Ethernet would outweigh WiFi which might be theoretically faster but may not always be as reliable (and keeps your TV from competing for airtime with other devices that have to use WiFi).

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#3 02-04-2026 09:22AM

greenbin2

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Does the tv have a browser so you can speed test both and see
But I would always prefer ethernet

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