is this a normal ethernet cable??

James Manns · 17 Jan 2010 at 11:20

hi there,
i am currently wireless but i think it would be a lot better to go to a cable as there is a lot of material between my router and pc+ps3(im getting two)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-197-BE&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=1069
i just would like to know if its an ethernet and not a different one as it doesnt state it?? :confused:

thanks

ns400r · 17 Jan 2010 at 11:23

Yep, ethernet cable.

Deleted member 77746 · 17 Jan 2010 at 11:24

Yes, it's a standard ethernet cable.

James Manns · 17 Jan 2010 at 11:32

ok thanks a lot caps ill order two later

Essexraptor · 17 Jan 2010 at 16:13

Just be aware that this is for INTERNAL use only ie inside your house.

If you're going to run it outside you'll be better off getting external grade Cat5e

Vision · 17 Jan 2010 at 16:54

hoppyintheuk · 17 Jan 2010 at 19:50

You should have no problems with this cable.

.Simon · 18 Jan 2010 at 06:58

Yes, you can't go wrong unless the connection is P.C. to P.C.

In that case you will require a crossover cable instead.

Aod · 18 Jan 2010 at 07:06

.Simon said:
Yes, you can't go wrong unless the connection is P.C. to P.C.

In that case you will require a crossover cable instead.

not any more, almost all computers have Ethernet auto negotiation and so don't need crossover cables anymore.

.Simon · 18 Jan 2010 at 07:17

Aod said:
not any more, almost all computers have Ethernet auto negotiation and so don't need crossover cables anymore.

I was going to add something about the exception, I stand corrected.

Older network cards would have a problem, I know my P.C.I. card doesn't have auto-negotiation for example.

hoppyintheuk · 18 Jan 2010 at 18:06

Older network cards would have a problem, I know my P.C.I. card doesn't have auto-negotiation for example.

How old is the pci card etc?

.Simon · 19 Jan 2010 at 07:13

hoppyintheuk said:
How old is the pci card etc?

Quite old, I don't know the exact model but it has a Realtek chipset.

I've gone through many systems and tend to just swap the same card between them instead of upgrading it.

HazardO · 19 Jan 2010 at 11:53

.Simon said:
I was going to add something about the exception, I stand corrected.

Older network cards would have a problem, I know my P.C.I. card doesn't have auto-negotiation for example.

This came in with the specification for 1000Base-T (gigabit). IIRC it's because on 1000Base-T each wire pair is TX and RX simultaneously, so the point of a crossover is moot. However, I believe all gigabit adapters will also autosense when connected to a 100Base-T port.