I have been unplugging my ethernet cable from my desktop computer in order to use my laptop occasionally. Now the plastic tab part is about to fall off so I can't risk unplugging it from my desk top. I need to buy a separate ethernet cable (the yellow one from att) to use only for my laptop. Wireless internet is not an option I can afford. When purchasing an ethernet cable, what do I look for in the store? Will it say ethernet because I have looked in the store and see lots of cables but none that say ethernet. What would I look for?
2007-03-26 03:28:31 · 9 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
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2007-03-26 05:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by HappilyMarriedMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you want is a Category 5 Ethernet cable (sometimes just called Cat5). It will come in different length, so get the length you need. You can get them at any electronic store/department, computer store, Walmart, etc. They are a standard item and should be easy to find.
You can also use a Cat6 cable (which is just a Cat5 with extra twist inside the cable to allowing the signal to travel further). But you don't "need" a Cat6 unless you are going over 300 feet with the cable.
They usually run about $1-$1.50 a foot for the cable (about $10 minimum price).
2007-03-26 03:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for Misco, and we sell Ethernet cables of any length, but in 1 run 100 metres is the maximum. After that distance you would need to put in a switch to boost or repeat the signal.
2016-03-29 08:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just don't get sucked into buying a crossover cable, just a plain old Cat5e. These are for networking two computers together via ethernet and cost a little more, but are not what you need.
2007-03-26 04:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by txgm68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walmart has a 6 footer, cat 5 ethernet cable for $8.88. I bought one a few days ago. Bestbuy will bone you!
2007-03-26 03:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by SoulRebel79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a patch cable any cat 5 or cat 6 will work the connector with the plastic tip is called an RJ-45 hope this helps
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2014-12-12 09:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking for a Cat5 cable.....bestbuy will have these...
2007-03-26 03:32:35 · answer #9 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋