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Title: Ethernet cables? Post by: Woodsey on March 05, 2014, 10:47:39 AM Bought myself a new computer in the last few weeks, but have used a lot of the same cabling from my old computer. My question is, is an ethernet cable the same thing from 7-8 years ago the same as it is today? Or would my internet speed be faster if I bought a new one?
Title: Re: Ethernet cables? Post by: Skippy on March 05, 2014, 10:56:46 AM Yes, they are just the same. It's just a piece of copper.
Title: Re: Ethernet cables? Post by: Woodsey on March 05, 2014, 12:23:40 PM Cheers mate, I suspected as much.
Title: Re: Ethernet cables? Post by: StuartHopkin on March 05, 2014, 02:22:14 PM Yes, they are just the same. It's just a piece of copper. Are you sure? Cat5e>Cat5 no? Title: Re: Ethernet cables? Post by: Skippy on March 05, 2014, 02:48:57 PM Yes, they are just the same. It's just a piece of copper. Are you sure? Cat5e>Cat5 no? Yeah, there is a Cat 6 too, but the cable he already has is almost certainly Cat 5 or better, and Gigabit ethernet works on Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6, so there is no advantage in swapping. I imagine hes talking about short 1m patch cables. If he was talking about rewiring an office, it might be different. Title: Re: Ethernet cables? Post by: Woodsey on March 05, 2014, 03:33:27 PM It's just basically a 2 or 3 meter connection for home use. If a newer cable with make much of a difference I will get one, if not I won't simples.
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