What kind of ethernet cable do I need for connecting modem to PC?

Olphu · 17 Nov 2011 at 22:51

I have a wireless modem with four ethernet ports. What kind of cable do I need to connect it to the PC for wired internet - straight, crossed, UTP, ftp - I'm clueless :confused:

DJMK4 · 17 Nov 2011 at 22:55

lol sorry I had to chuckle.

Just a standard straight through Ethernet cable will be fine with rj45 connectors on the end

TNGL · 17 Nov 2011 at 23:17

You need some optical fiber with LC connectors

All joking aside... Pretty much what DJMK4 said... a standard CAT5e cable (UTP - Untwisted shielded pair; will help to reduce interference, more so with FTP) with RJ45 connectors.

Tealc · 18 Nov 2011 at 08:21

One of these...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=1929&catid=1069

Network cables.

Olphu · 18 Nov 2011 at 09:28

Thanks!
Any reason to chose CAT-6 over 5e?

Phemo · 18 Nov 2011 at 10:27

No not really. Cat6 won't do anything for you.