Ethernet is the industry standard for wired computer networks, and it is by far the best option overall as it is designed for this specific job and has the best performance overall.
Whenever possible, it will always be best to use wired Ethernet. Using Cat6a or Cat7 cables will allow you to future-proof your network, making it capable of up to 10Gbps connectivity.
However, most homes are not pre-wired with Ethernet, and this, therefore, makes it an expensive intrusive if you want to wire up your home properly.
I have managed to wire up my home in a complete cowboy/ham-fisted way by running cables through my loft into the upstairs rooms and then running cables under the eaves of my roof going down into the downstairs living areas. It is not the most elegant solution, but it works (for now).
Some homes are wired up with coaxial cables, which were originally laid to deliver TV signals to the different rooms in our homes. This was a common solution for many US homes, but it was also widely used in the UK to varying degrees.
These cables can be used for data connections, and they can, in theory, provide superior performance than other connections such as WiFi or Powerline.
MoCA doesn’t have the same performance as Ethernet, but modern adopters can do up to 2.5Gbps bandwidth. Which is much better than you will likely get from WiFi/Powerline.
MoCA is a standard that uses the existing coaxial cables in your home to transmit data. Coaxial cables are the same kind used for cable TV and Internet.
Ethernet is a widely used standard for wired networks. It uses twisted pair cables to transmit data between devices.
The choice between MoCA and Ethernet will depend on your specific situation. If your home is already wired with coaxial cables and you don't want to run new cables, MoCA may be a good choice. On the other hand, if you need to connect devices over a longer distance, or if you prefer a more universal and potentially higher-speed connection, Ethernet may be the better option.
In some cases, a combination of the two might be ideal. For example, you could use MoCA to establish a connection between two distant rooms, and then use Ethernet to connect individual devices within those rooms.
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