The TV wall will have 5 ethernet jacks in the wall. This might seem like overkill for some people, but the idea is to rely on the wifi network as little as possible. If things can plug into the ethernet, that should be the preferred option. This will save the limited bandwidth that wifi has to contend with. Devices such as cellular phones, or computers without an RJ45 port will need the wifi to operate properly. So, what can you do with 5 ethernet jacks on the TV wall? Well, let’s assume that your smart TV has an RJ45 port in the back, the following could be a realistic scenario:
- TV
- Tablo
- XBox
- Playstation
As you can see, all but one RJ45 port is used. And think about it, if you are trying to rely on Wifi as little as possible, then it would just make sense to have the number of ethernet jacks. Your TV is plugged in. So is a Tablo if you chose to get one. If you are a gamer, and have both of the very popular games – then those jacks will also be for your benefit.