Ethernet to usb or hdmi for gaming on a laptop?

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DJSTUBBS

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#288664 15-Jul-2021 17:53

We are using a hp laptop (hp 145-c73065tu) and want to connect it to the router for better ping. the laptop doesn't have an ethernet port. Is it better to use hdmi to ethernet or usb to ethernet? We are doing this to play fortnite. Thanks.

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SaltyNZ

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#2744708 15-Jul-2021 18:10

I'm not sure what model that actually is, but I give you very low odds that the HDMI port on your laptop actually has ethernet through it. It's a laptop: if they were going to give you an ethernet port, they'd just add an ethernet port.

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sleemanj

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#2744710 15-Jul-2021 18:25

Is that even a thing? Certaintly there is HDMI over Ethernet, but I've never heard of Ethernet over HDMI.

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DJSTUBBS

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#2744713 15-Jul-2021 18:42

I should of added, we will be using an adaptor

gbwelly

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#2744715 15-Jul-2021 18:46

Not the cheapest, but built in drivers in Windows 10 and something you can pick up tomorrow if you don't want to wait for shipping from AliExpress/eBay:

https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/computers-tablets/accessories/microsoft/microsoft-surface-usb-3-0-gigabit-ethernet-adapter/335899/

Edit: I just bought mine from Warehouse Stationery. Looks like life is not so simple now, I can't find a brick and mortar shop with stock in NZ now.