How to use ethernet cable

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Right now i run on wifi my internet box is to far away do i need that to hook up cable or am i stuck with wifi

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You can use a Cable to USB , you don’t say which device you are using but you can find USB/Ethernet adapters which work well , I have used them on Android TVs with good performance.

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I ran an extra ethernet about 45ft from my bedroom to the Livingroom where my box is located. I was a little concerned about the lengthy run, but everything works perfectly. I read somewhere as long as you keep the run under 100’ you should be fine?

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Ok thanks for the info

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Powerline adapters work great.I use them instead of wifi. It runs through your electrical outlets.

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If you’re going to do a long run of ethernet, look into cat6a. It’s rated faster over longer distances. There’s also 6e and 7 but they’re not really recognized as viable standard yet.

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So that powerline adapter u just plug into outlet than plug into tv no need to run long ethernet cable from internet box to tv

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Hello, see this page for a video on setup - How To Setup Powerline Adapter for Ethernet Connection (Fast Streaming)

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Thanks for info on powerline adapter might have to try that sounds alot better than running 60 feet of ethernet cable now another mentioned 2000 model your post mention 1000 i am using a 2nd gen firestick thinking of moving up to 4k max

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I’ve also used a powerline adapter for years to get signal up two floors, and yes it does work great.

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Ya what one are u using

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Linksys Plek500 https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-PLEK500-Homeplug-AV2-Powerline/dp/B00HRO2CH6

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