Ethernet Cable Which Type
21-04-2009, 08:22
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Ethernet Cable Which Type
Hi,
I need to get 2 new ethernet cable but am unsure of the type.
It need go from:
Router to PC
Cable Modem to Router
Do I just need a straight ethernet cable or a cross-over ?
The straight seems to also a patch on the site I am looking at: cableuniverse.co.uk
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21-04-2009, 08:29
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
Modem to Router = Straight Through
Router to PC = Straight Through
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21-04-2009, 08:39
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
You can get grey 1.8mtr ethernet cables for £2.98 in any ASDA in the computer section.
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21-04-2009, 08:52
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
I need a long ethernet lead as well.
I end up ordering:
1x 2 Metres - Yellow - Cat5E - £0.95
1x 2 Metres - Blue - Cat5E - £0.95
1x 5 Metres - Red - Cat5E - £1.74
1x 20 Metres - Grey - Cat5E - £7.28
Total with Postage: £12.91
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21-04-2009, 08:57
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
And what a lovely colourful set-up you're going to have. 
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21-04-2009, 09:14
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
Screwfix do 10M ethernet cables for about £3
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21-04-2009, 16:51
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
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Originally Posted by Kymmy
Screwfix do 10M ethernet cables for about £3
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Now that's useful to know, thanks. I'd never have considered them as a source for cables, and there's one just down the road.
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17-05-2009, 12:46
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
Hi Gents,
Is there a difference between a Blue Ethernet Lead and the Yellow Ethernet Lead? Will one of these make your internet faster?
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17-05-2009, 12:49
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
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Hi Gents,
Is there a difference between a Blue Ethernet Lead and the Yellow Ethernet Lead? Will one of these make your internet faster?
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No difference at all.
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17-05-2009, 12:50
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
No.
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17-05-2009, 13:43
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
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Will one of these make your internet faster?
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LOL How on earth will a coloured cable make it any faster?  Laugh of the day award here! 
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17-05-2009, 14:00
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
Get cat 6 Not 5. Future proof yourself.
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17-05-2009, 16:19
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
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LOL How on earth will a coloured cable make it any faster? Laugh of the day award here! |
It was a perfectly sensible question. For all he knows, the different colours denote different grades of cable. Not everyone who comes on this forum is already a networking expert.
If you're not going to be constructive, how about you go and laugh yourself silly in a dark corner by yourself.
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17-05-2009, 16:23
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Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
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Originally Posted by Bruster
Hi Gents,
Is there a difference between a Blue Ethernet Lead and the Yellow Ethernet Lead?
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Yep, one's blue and the others yellow...
I'll get my coat!!
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