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submitted 9 months ago by mhzawadi@lemmy.horwood.cloud to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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Homeplugs (ethernet over power) are fine for some things, but they add so much latency to the network.

Wired is so much better.

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[–] JustARaccoon@lemmy.world -4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yeah but between power line and ethernet, it's not a 1:1 comparison. If you can have ethernet you'll likely install ethernet. Power line fills a need for ethernet-like internet when you can't wire the place up.

[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes, we all know that. That's what we're telling you. Nobody is installing power line if running Ethernet is simple.

You seem to be expressing shock that people would choose powerline adapters as their first choice. People are replying to tell you that it's not their first choice, but they chose it anyway because running Ethernet is often way too difficult.

[–] JustARaccoon@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Nobody is installing power line if running Ethernet is simple.

Not sure why you're adding any more, you're literally agreeing with my comment, but sure, act like my comment was about future replies, and not the op.

[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca -2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Read the thread, and then ask yourself the question you just asked me.

[–] JustARaccoon@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Man your username fits.

[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

It does.
But I mean you asked

I mean does anyone go for power line adapters as their first choice when straight up ethernet is an option?

And when someone "no, because..." and you keep replying with inane responses that sound like arguments but don't actually say anything.

A recreation of the thread:
OP: power line adapters gave me network problems
A: nobody prefers power adapters
B: right, but it's still the best option for some
A: people would prefer Ethernet
B: yes, but that's not feasible for some
A: why are you replying if you agree?
B: ask yourself that. Do we agree or not?