if i want to run a WIRED connection from my computer to my xbox 360 what cable should i use.?
2006-12-15 11:43:23 · 4 answers · asked by fudgepacker844 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
There is no difference. Its just a marketing ploy.
2006-12-15 11:46:46 · answer #1 · answered by ngerakines 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lan and cat5 are all names for ethernet cables. Lan is a marginally well-known call and matches all, CAT5 is the unique popular for 100MB connections, CAT5E is a more effective spec able to more effective speeds and bigger distances, there is also a CAT6. I doubt you'll see any distinction in performance between CAT5 5E or 6 in generic use. Gigabyte connections, for which the playing cards and switches are nevertheless very pricy are meant to require 5E or 6, yet in some places i comprehend of they look to artwork purely besides on 5, even with the actual incontrovertible reality that the distances coated in each and each and every case are not to any extent further that prime.
2016-11-26 21:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by hazelbush 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat 5e is for 100 meg max and cat 6 will run a gig. This is considering you have a gigabit nic card and switch. Basically cat 6 is a slightly larger gauge wire, more twist and plastic flutes seperating the pairs which limits cross talk between pairs. For the average user cat 5e is just fine.
2006-12-15 13:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by jasonm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cat 5 is for 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernet networks while Cat 6 is for 1000Base-T or Gigabit Ethernet
2006-12-15 11:50:23 · answer #4 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋