We all think of wireless when it comes to smart home and home entertainment—Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread, Z-Wave, and ...

Ethernet cable types Image used with permission by copyright holder. If you want, you can just choose the latest Cat number (8 at the moment) for future-proofing and not worry about the rest.

I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever. If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables.

The following are some of the most common Ethernet cable types used for gaming: Cat5e: Speeds up to 1 Gbps, 125 MHz frequency, and a maximum length of 100 meters. Enough for most gaming setups ...

There are three types of Fast Ethernet, based on the cable being used. 100BASE-TX is for level 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-T4 is for level 3 UTP cable. 100BASE-FX is for fiber-optic cable.

Types of Ethernet Cables Coaxial Cable: This type of cable is the oldest option, and it won’t allow for some of today’s highest speeds. You can expect to pay $0.06 to $0.17 per foot for ...

What you’ll learn: The ins and outs of 10BASE-T1L Ethernet. How cable length and link technology affect performance. Insight into how diagnostic and other tools can help maintain efficiency and ...

Struggling to connect your mobile device to spotty Wi-Fi? It might seem like an odd solution, but if you have an Ethernet cable and an adapter, faster and reliable internet access is a few taps away.