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

Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
 

Modem to Router = Straight Through

Router to PC = Straight Through

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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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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And what a lovely colourful set-up you're going to have. :D

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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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I get mine from Cableuniverse. Excellent price and service:

http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk/catal...net-cable.html

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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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No.

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LOL :D How on earth will a coloured cable make it any faster? :erm: Laugh of the day award here! :p:

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Get cat 6 Not 5. Future proof yourself.

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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.

Re: Ethernet Cable Which Type
 

Yep, one's blue and the others yellow...

;)

I'll get my coat!!