devices you should consistently have connected to Ethernet ports.
Regarding speed, is Ethernet still more dependable than Wi-Fi? Indeed, however, there are two aspects to take into account. The first pertains to actual speeds, or the maximum speeds that wired connections provide compared to wireless. The second concerns the overall reliability and consistency of coverage.
The quickest typical Ethernet cables are Cat6a, which support speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). As Wi-Fi 7 isn’t widely available yet, the highest wireless speed you’re likely to achieve is around 9.6 Gbps with Wi-Fi 6e, but even so, you will rarely reach those speeds, if ever. Even when using an older Cat5e Ethernet cable with a cap of 1 Gbps, speeds could still surpass Wi-Fi, and you’ll almost always enjoy a more stable experience. Wired Ethernet connections are less prone to interference and exhibit lower latency with fewer dropouts, making them more reliable. This doesn’t imply that wireless lacks advantages — it simply indicates that if reliability and maximum speeds are the objective, wired Ethernet should be the preferred option.