What is often recommended regarding Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) settings?

In real-time networking environments, such as those used with DANTE systems, it is often recommended to disable Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) settings. This is because real-time audio and video streams require stable and consistent data transmission. EEE, which is designed to save power by reducing energy consumption during periods of low data transfer, can introduce latency or delays in the network. This latency can adversely affect the quality and reliability of audio streams, resulting in dropped packets and jitter - issues that are detrimental in a professional audio setting where timing and synchronization are crucial.

In contrast, other scenarios or applications that do not require strict timing may benefit from EEE settings being enabled, as they can reduce the overall power consumption without significantly impacting performance. However, for real-time applications where maintaining a steady and uninterrupted flow of data is vital, disabling EEE ensures that the network operates optimally without the risk of latency issues.