PerfectWave/Shutterstock Although a Wi-Fi connection offers convenience, an Ethernet connection will usually outperform Wi-Fi when it comes to factors like speed. That's why some choose Ethernet for purposes like gaming and streaming high-definition video content. However, even though an Ethernet connection is generally faster than Wi-Fi, for various reasons, it may still be slower than desired at times. There are numerous potential ways to address this problem based on the cause. First, it's important to confirm that the Ethernet connection is the problem, and not just the internet connection in general. Perform an internet performance test (which you can do with  the FCC's speed test app , among others) to check your connection speed on both Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Contact your internet service provider to discuss solutions if it appears the main issue is slow internet. If the issue seems to be instead related to your Ethernet connection specifically, consider these solutions.…