He’s tested over 250 mesh networks, routers, and modems ... a spare Gigabit Ethernet port, and a coaxial-cable connector, and it’s simple to install. Photo: Michael Murtaugh It’s fast.

This is why, despite the fastest Wi-Fi routers available that can soar ... However, picking the right Ethernet cable is just as important. An old and unshielded cable you've found lying around ...

That’s better than you’ll get with a lot of Wi-Fi routers at range, though not better than MoCA or a long ethernet cable. Wirecutter’s powerline article — which still has a GIF of my floor ...