Starlink

[cqaigy2]

But stand outside my house and capture my ethernet.

That will take some fairly sophisticated tools to do that.

 

[Fallon]

Typically faster, for sure. But the secure part isn't a given. Traffic on WiFi is almost always encrypted in standard home and business networks. Unless you're connecting to a password-less 'guest' network in a hotel/restaurant all traffic is encrypted and a password is required to join the network. Ethernet isn't encrypted by default (sure, TLS/SSL connections are often used, but that is dependent upon the client/server, not the network) and no password is required to join the network with most home router setups - just plug in a cable.

As with anything, it all depends on what you're trying to protect and how well you configure all the parts of the communication. But don't just assume that a physical connection is more secure.

Anybody in range can sniff WiFi traffic. With a good properly aimed antenna I can get traffic from a mile away. Unencrypted traffic is obviously Unencrypted. WEP encryption is still disturbingly present & trivial to decrypt. WPA/WPA2 are harder to attack but not perfect. I don't know of any WPA3 attacks yet.

In order to attack Ethernet you need physical access. Basically you need to break into my house. So for 95% of use cases Unencrypted ethernet will be more secure than WPA2 WiFi.

Ethernet also doesn't have to fight for limited bandwidth you share with the whole neighborhood. There are only 3 non-overlapping channels for WiFi in the 2.4ghz range. So if you have a couple neighbors you are sharing that bandwidth. Lots of other wireless gear like cameras, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc use the same range. Less of an issue with 5ghz as its shorter range & has more channels.

Wired is always better than wireless unless you have to factor in mobility or inability to run cables.

 

[BigBlue1]

But stand outside my house and capture my ethernet.

That's one specific vector for intrusion. Which can be mitigated with WPA encryption (standard, typically) and a strong password. Sure, if you leave your wifi network unencrypted with no password then it is wide open. Just like if you have an ethernet port on your deck. There may be reasons for each of those implementations but you can avoid both too. I'd prefer a fully encrypted wifi network over a unencrypted ethernet network considering the potential for spyware to get installed on PCs, phones, and Internet-of-things devices (like a smart TV, roomba, etc.).

 

[BigBlue1]

Wired is always better than wireless unless you have to factor in mobility or inability to run cables.

Again, "better" is subjective to ones' needs. For everything you think is better with one I can point out ways it isn't. They're different and sometimes one is a good choice over the other.

 

[NoTrespassing]

If anyone speed tests on a "Best Effort" account I would appreciate seeing the results!

Kevin

 

[BigBlue1]

If anyone speed tests on a "Best Effort" account I would appreciate seeing the results!

Kevin

That's not really going to offer you any insight. Speeds during low-use times will be full/normal SL speeds. How it slows down when traffic volumes are high will vary greatly. From a slight impact to reducing your bandwidth down to hardly anything. Someone else's BE experience will be nothing like yours because all the users on their cell or ground station will be doing different things and in different quantities.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Video Input up on youtube 2weeks ago shows my speed tests

Channel name is Break Heart Orchard
title: Starlink is 10 times as fast as our old internet.

Last speed test I did was saturday at 1:30

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I have had speed test as low as 4.5 but a moment later will get 15. I do not game. I need to be able to work from home, download and upload video and keep my wife from complaining about slow internet.

 

[NoTrespassing]

That's not really going to offer you any insight. Speeds during low-use times will be full/normal SL speeds. How it slows down when traffic volumes are high will vary greatly. From a slight impact to reducing your bandwidth down to hardly anything. Someone else's BE experience will be nothing like yours because all the users on their cell or ground station will be doing different things and in different quantities.

I understand that but also assume Starlink in oversold areas to be somewhat comparable and I would hope people with "Best Effort" accounts could give some feedback about speed loss during peak use. I wouldn't say it wouldn't give ANY insight. If a new "Best Effort" user is getting speeds that are awful and unusable I'd like to hear about it. On the other hand if it's usable I'd like to know that too.

 

[NoTrespassing]

I have had speed test as low as 4.5 but a moment later will get 15. I do not game. I need to be able to work from home, download and upload video and keep my wife from complaining about slow internet.

WoodChuck, is your account "Best Effort"? If so, how are your speeds on of peak hours if you've checked.

Thanks