Newbie here. I just set up my 4thG Tablo via the app on a new Roku Ultra. It seems to be working fine, though I haven’t played back any recordings yet.
The TV, Roku, and Tablo are in the same room as my router and bandwidth is generally strong. All devices are connected via wifi.
Here’s my question: Is there an advantage to attaching the Tablo via the ethernet cable when the Roku and TV are on wifi? Would it even work? I rarely get buffering when using other Roku apps (Netflix, etc.) and if I do it’s usually a problem with the ISP signal, not the router.
I set mine up with Wi-Fi only and have zero issues. Have it on 2 TVs and both work great. One in living room with my Tablo and T-Mobile Wi-Fi modem and the other probably 50+ feet away in a bedroom.
I have my Tablo connected with ethernet and also have zero issues. I just feel that ethernet is a more stable “you know what you get” connection where wifi can have issues from time to time. This is just my personal opinion. While the Gen4 Tablo is dependent on an internet connection (a little less now with the latest update), a solid local area network (LAN) is more important. The Tablo was designed to work wirelessly, and you sound like you have a solid wireless LAN, so keep it connected that way. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! But if you start having viewing difficulties but have good reception from the antenna, switch to ethernet to see if that fixes it.
I would suggest you add a reservation to your DHCP to ensure the Tablo gets the same IP address every time. This goes for both wired and wireless. Enjoy!
Ethernet only if you have interference issues on 5GHz and 2.4GHz is too congested in your area in case you’re a city dweller. I have a little of both so I just default to ethernet since it’s readily available.
Ethernet is almost always more stable than WiFi. However, not everyone is in a position to run wires around the house. If it is a short run and you can easily do so, I would at least hard-wire the Tablo to the network. Most streaming devices are WiFi only, so just make sure your network is squared away. In my house, I have one hard-wired Roku Ultra. All the rest are connecting via WiFi.
One other thought, I think that using WiFi in the Tablo itself for long periods of time might contribute to its heat issues.
But if you start having viewing difficulties but have good reception from the antenna, switch to ethernet to see if that fixes it.