Wired vs. Wireless Internet

  For months it was becoming increasingly difficult to get access to my PC. It seemed like I would always have to wait before I could use my computer. It was being used by almost everyone in the household. Due to this situation, I decided to purchase a second PC. I wanted to be able to do a variety of things but my main purpose was to establish a second internet connection. The only problem was that I didn’t know much about establishing a second internet connection. My knowledge was limited.

   So, I decided to go online to figure out how to accomplish this task. After my research, I discovered that I would need a router and a USB network adapter. A few weeks later, I went online and purchased a Wireless N Dual Band Router and a Wireless N Dual Band USB Adapter.

    Once my order arrived, I immediately begin the setup process. I worked many hours trying various configurations etc. But, I was unsuccessful in my attempt to establish a connection. My router seemed to work perfectly but my overall signal strength seemed to be weak. I continued to try various things but after about a week and a half, I decided to take a break from troubleshooting.

    During my break, I thought about having a wired internet connection. But, I was hesitant because I wasn’t sure how I would route an ethernet cable. It seemed like it would be a hassle. So, I dismissed the idea and gave Wi-Fi another shot. But, after a short period of time, I decided that it would be best to try a wired internet connection instead. My troubleshooting was unsuccessful and whenever I did get lucky enough to get a connection, it only lasted a few minutes.

    From my previous experience, I knew that I would only need an ethernet cable to get a wired internet connection. So, I went online and purchased a 100' ethernet cable. I wanted to make sure that I could reach the ethernet port on my second PC. I also didn’t want to be concerned with the possibility of reordering another ethernet cable. Long ethernet cables are difficult to find in my area. In addition, I didn’t want to wait any longer.

    Once this order arrived, I begin to decide how to route the ethernet cable. I eventually decided to route it under my house, just like my coaxial cable lines.

    Once the ethernet cable was routed, I plugged one end in my router and the other end in my second PC’s ethernet port. Then, I turned on my computer and opened my web browser. Within seconds, I had established a second internet connection. After establishing this connection I tested everything out. During my test, I didn’t encounter any problems and everything seemed to work perfectly. Overall, I was surprised at how quickly and easily this connection was to establish. There wasn’t anything complex about establishing this connection. The overall setup(routing of the ethernet cable and plugging it into my second PC’s ethernet port) was comparable to routing a coaxial cable and connecting it to the back of a TV set.

    So, If you are trying to decide how to establish an internet connection on a second  PC or any device with an ethernet port, I would recommend a wired connection. I would also recommend a wired connection for those who are having trouble with their wireless connection(s).

    Routing an ethernet cable is slightly difficult, but it’s worth it. I have been having a reliable connection for months and I didn’t have to do any type of configuration at all, like my previous wireless connection. All I had to do was plug the ethernet cable into my PC’s ethernet port.