{"id":282,"date":"2020-08-14T21:50:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T21:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editspecialists.com\/covid-19\/?p=282"},"modified":"2020-08-15T06:38:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-15T06:38:25","slug":"better-video-using-wired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/editspecialists.com\/covid-19\/better-video-using-wired\/","title":{"rendered":"Get better video on Zoom by using a wired connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Internet connection<\/strong>
There is a direct link between video quality and bandwidth. You want to get the best possible connection to the internet.
The best choice is wired internet; a computer or laptop connected to the internet using an ethernet cable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ethernet Cable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like this one:<\/a>
<\/a>Most wireless routers also have four ports in the back that make for a perfectly fine wired network, so there’s no need to go out and buy a new wired router (in fact, you’ll probably still want wireless around for laptop and iPad browsing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Router<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


For an Imac or Mac laptop you\u2019ll need one of these adapters:
Thunderbolt 2, Imacs & laptops 2015 and earlier:<\/a><\/strong>
Thunderbolt 3 Imacs & laptops 2016-today<\/strong><\/a>
For most PC\u2019s if they don\u2019t already have an Ethernet port this adapter works well.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Verify the Ethernet in Windows 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Click the Windows Start menu.<\/strong> It’s the icon with the windows logo in the lower-left corner in the task bar.<\/li>
  2. Click the settings icon.<\/strong> It’s icon that resembles a gear, in the left column.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    3. Click the “Network & Internet” icon.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. Click Ethernet.<\/strong> It should say “Connected” next to the Ethernet icon at the top of the page. If it says “Not connected” try a different LAN port on your router, or a different Ethernet cable. If that doesn’t work, contact your service provider for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Verify Ethernet Connection on Mac<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Click <\/strong>the apple icon in the upper-left corner in the menu bar at the top of your screen. This opens the Apple menu on your computer.<\/li>
    2. Click System Preferences\u2026.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      3. Click Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      4. Click Ethernet.<\/strong> It’s in the box to the left. It should say “connect” and have a green dot next to it. If it doesn’t, your Ethernet is not connected. Try a different LAN port on your Modem, or a different Ethernet cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      5. Click Advanced.<\/strong> It’s in the lower-right corner of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      6. Click TCP\/IP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      7. Verify “Configure IPv4 says “Using DHCP”.<\/strong> If it doesn’t say “Using DHCP” select “Using DHCP” from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      <\/a> 8. Click Renew DHCP Lease.<\/strong> This will ensure that you are able to access the internet while connect via Ethernet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      After you\u2019ve connected a cable make sure you turn WIFI off!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      If your laptop is near your iphone make sure the laptop doesn’t “automatically” connect to the personal hot spot feature of the iPhone, recognizable by the 2 chains linked where you would normally see the Wifi icon. If this happens your internet speed will be extremely slow> less than 1Mbps! Better to turn WiFi off entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      personal hotspot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      If it\u2019s not possible to connect wired:
      <\/strong>-Try bringing your computer or mobile device closer to the WiFi router or access point\u00a0 in your home or office.
      -Upgrade your WiFI router firmware. Check your WiFi router vendor support site for firmware upgrade availability.
      -Use a WiFi extender such as      \u00a0Amped Wireless<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Linksys<\/a>\u00a0to increase the distance and strength of your WiFi signal
      -Use a      \u00a0DOCSIS 3.0<\/a>\u00a0cable modem (if you have cable modem) to improve internet performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Connection Speed<\/strong>
      YouTube, Zoom and Skype recommend at least 15 Mbps (up\/down) for high quality video.
      Please check your Internet bandwidth using an online speed test, such as       nperf<\/a>, Speedtest<\/a>, or Comparitech<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Internet connectionThere is a direct link between video quality and bandwidth. You want to get the best possible connection to the internet. The best choice is wired internet; a computer or laptop connected to the internet using an ethernet cable.\u00a0 Like this one:Most wireless routers also have four ports in the back that make for … <\/p>\n

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