How To Set Up Nintendo Switch Wired Connection (LAN Cable)
If you’re a serious Nintendo Switch gamer who plays online games most of the time, you should consider setting up a wired connection. While Nintendo Switch wifi is generally okay, the wifi technology itself is less reliable than a wired setup.
If you’re wondering how to connect your Nintendo Switch by cable to your router, this post should help. Find out what you need to prepare and do below.
Nintendo Switch is portable so why use wired connection?
One of the reasons Nintendo Switch has caught the world by surprise is not just because of its games but also due to the fact that it’s flexible. Unlike the traditional PlayStation or Xbox consoles, your Nintendo Switch can be carried anywhere to allow an almost uninterrupted gaming. And of course, once you’ve settled back at home, all you have to do is to simply dock it and continue gaming again.
In fact, the portability of the Nintendo Switch is its main selling point but what many Nintendo Switch users forget is the fact that it can also work in a wired connection just like a PS4 or Xbox One.
If you need a little refreshing on how to connect your Nintendo Switch to your router by wire, this brief guide should help.
Before you give you the steps to do that though, let’s quickly discuss why you would want a wired connection over your wifi setup.
Wifi is less reliable.
One of the weaknesses of using wifi is signal interference. There can be a number of factors that affect wifi signals so there are several potential things that can ruin your online gaming experience. Unreliable wifi connections can cause lag or game interruptions and in some countries, getting a wireless router is even more expensive. These factors can be completely eliminated if you’re using LAN cable connection.
LAN cable connection is faster.
If you play online games on your Nintendo Switch regularly, it’s best if you use the traditional wired connection. On top of reliability, wired connections can also be faster than wifi connection, especially if there are a number of devices that’s connected to your wifi network. Downloads are finished faster too.
Wired connection is easier to setup.
Although a wired connection restrict mobility, don’t forget that setting it up is simple and easy. All you have to do is to secure the proper cable (ethernet cable) and connect one end to the router and the other to your Nintendo Switch dock.
Things you need to prepare
There are two important things that you need to use wired connection on your Nintendo Switch:
- a LAN adapter, and
- an ethernet cable.
You can visit your local electronics store to get a LAN adapter and cable.
How to connect a LAN Cable to use wired connection on Nintendo Switch
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