i'm currently considering going for wired connection because of the unstability of the wireless router
i have visited newegg and there're various types of wires available, like CAT 5e or CAT 6
which one should i get to connect to the router?![]()
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5e will be fine for most anything you're doing at home, unless you have a GB Ethernet capable switch or router that you're planning on using. The only other reason I would consider CAT 6 is for long runs of cable (>100-150 ft.), but even then it's not absolutely neccessary.
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5e is your standard patch cable and probably what you want.
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thanks for the replies
however there're several CAT 5e choices like crossover cable or snag-free cable...or this normal one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812117603
and i think 50 FT is just barely enough for me, so i think i have to get a 100FT one like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812118053
should i go for CAT 6? is it specifically made for long distance wire?
thanks again in ahead -
dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend
I think it would be in your best interest to pickup some cat5e plenum cable from your local home depot or similar store, and making your own cables. Save a HECK of a lot of money, and get them the exact size you want.
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You DON'T want to use a crossover cable when connecting devices via a hub/switch/router. You want a normal, straight-through or 'patch' Cat5e Cable. As far as snag-free, etc... that's up to you.
If it's going to confuse you, and you're stressing this much over a $10 cable, forget I even mentioned the Cat6. It's mostly for conecting very high-bandwith devices and will be overkill for your needs.
75ft. is also a fairly common length if you look around. CompUSA has them, but they tend to over-charge for cables.
which ethernet cable to get?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by fanfan, Dec 1, 2005.