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    ethernet

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by bobspec, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. bobspec

    bobspec Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't really know much about ethernet cords. Anyone have an recommendations about which one to get??
     
    bobspec, Jul 16, 2008
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    Ethernet cords? They're basically the same. What you need depends on the length you need.
     
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    You do have different Ethernet cables or CAT-X;

    CAT-5 is rated to 100M
    CAT-5e is rated to 350M
    CAT-6 and CAT6e is rated to 550M or 1000M depending on your source
    CAT-7 is supposedly rated to 700M or presumably 1000M

    You most likely need a CAT-5.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 17, 2008
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    yes both above are right...and variations on all the above...depending on how you are planning your cable run...for outdoor and through the house for runs with lateral and horizontal layouts...i use shielded cat5e...
     
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    I agree, cat5e is a good choice to meet future use.
     
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    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    Don't get a real cheap one. Crappy ones can give you bad latency (so i've heard)
     
    redrazor11, Jul 18, 2008
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    what kind of cabling are you interested in...just a short piece from modem to router...or a longer run...say from wired router to WAP...for longer fixed runs solid copper carries a better signal than braided...but for short runs where the cable is subject to be flexed a lot...such as plugging in a laptop...then braided has more flexability and less likely to break due to frequent bending of the cable....
     
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  8. bobspec

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    yeah i need it for my dorm because my dorm isn't wireless, so i guess its gonna be a short run....even though ill probably be able to pick up other peoples wireless signals if they bring routers
     
    bobspec, Jul 18, 2008
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    Ethernet cable will be faster and more secure than wireless, for the moment.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 19, 2008
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    if that's all you need go to the local wal-mart...target...bestbuy...or whatever kind of store nearby and buy a length of Cat5e...will already have the keystone connections on it...usually comes in lengths of 15, 25, and 50 feet...or you can plan ahead and order online...try not to buy to much...as rolling up excess cable can cause transmission problems...i've never noticed a problem with this...but this is what textbooks say...
     
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    sounds good
    thanks
     
    bobspec, Jul 19, 2008
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