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Buying the correct ethernet cable

MA60 — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:56:18 GMT

I want to return to using an ethernet cable, but my Dell Inspiron 15-3552 laptop does not have an ethernet port. How do I find out which cable to use with a standard ethernet adaptor, please? Thanks.

Re: Buying the correct ethernet cable

licquorice — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:00:57 GMT

???

If you mean what cable do you use with an Ethernet to USB adaptor, the same cable that you would use if the laptop had an Ethernet (RJ45) port.

Re: Buying the correct ethernet cable

MA60 — Wed, 27 May 2020 17:52:09 GMT

Apologies for the lack of clarity. I was aware of this, but as I do not already have a cable and there seem to be many different types, I did not want to buy an incorrect one (Cat.6/7?).

Re: Buying the correct ethernet cable

licquorice — Wed, 27 May 2020 17:55:29 GMT

It matters not a jot.

Re: Buying the correct ethernet cable

yorkspark — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:28:15 GMT

for the average uk premises, given the average max connection speed is 330meg, then a standard cat5e will be more than appropriate

Re: Buying the correct ethernet cable

MA60 — Thu, 28 May 2020 11:01:37 GMT

Many thanks. I assume that they are all the same size and will fit the ethernet adaptor? Also, if I get a cat.6/7 ethernet, will it improve the performance of the internet connection?

Re: Buying the correct ethernet cable

licquorice — Thu, 28 May 2020 11:11:03 GMT

@MA60 wrote:

Many thanks. I assume that they are all the same size and will fit the ethernet adaptor?

Yes

Also, if I get a cat.6/7 ethernet, will it improve the performance of the internet connection?

No