@sns Yes yes I understand. But I don’t need a router with WiFi for this. I need a router without WiFi not a switch.
Wifi vs ethernet revisited
For this discussion I want us to forget the usual problems of wifi: stuttering, buffering, loss of signal strength. Let’s assume we have a strong, reliable wireless connection. Questions: how would you rank the following:
1. [No wireless, my current config] Ethernet from router -> Switch (or OM) -> fiber -> Etherregen -> ethernet -> streamer.
2. Eero wireless mesh -> receiver -> ethernet -> streamer.
3. Eero Wireless mesh -> receiver -> ethernet -> Etherregen -> ethernet -> streamer.
Or, to really go hybrid and (probably nuts):
4. Eero wireless mesh -> receiver -> ethernet -> Switch (or OM) -> fiber -> Etherregen -> ethernet -> streamer.
I haven’t done [4] yet. But to my ears, [1] definitely beats {2] and (less emphatically maybe) beats [3] even though I have a very strong Eero wireless mesh system. Maybe my assumptions to begin with are still wrong? I can’t seem to read a good forum thread where the usual stuttering’/buffering problems (that we all know about) are removed. Thanks in advance everyone!
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I misunderstood, thought the Mikrotik was a switch. I presume you meant HexS model, this has SFP cage for optical. The issue with optical is not all transceivers may work with your streamer, if the SFP in that removable no problem. Best transceiver I've experienced is Finisar 1475. Back to router, I haven't done in depth comparisons on sound quality, I just look for lowest latency and always use LPS to power. |
@sns yes, I did mean the hEX S, but only as an example. It's a good example though: no WiFi, and an SFP cage that will definitely take the Finisar transceivers I already have. I would use a separate LAN port to run to the Wifi mesh in bridge mode. |
@debrajray Like the idea of router with no wifi/SFP cage. My only issue is not all fiber conversion created equal, I've tried generic products, my Sonore OpticalModule and OpticalRendu superior transparency/resolution. The Sonore has optimized isolation/noise/internal power supplies vs generic, transcieivers only part of the equation.
@troutstreamnm Can't tell you the number of times thought I had maximized sq from digital sources only to find incremental changes brought about increased level. Situating modems close to audio systems virtually a freebee, increasing coax cable length, may need amplifier for super long runs. If not the diy type, service call from cable company may be required. Also, modems should run BroadCom chips, better than the Intel chips. And to get full potential from hard wire setups use high quality ethernet cable, I've been through the gamut here. Generally, I've found silver is superior for all digital cables. |
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