Buying the correct ethernet cable

[MA60]

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.

[licquorice]

???

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.

[MA60]

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?).

[licquorice]

It matters not a jot.

[yorkspark]

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

[MA60]

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? 

[licquorice · Accepted solution]

---

@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

---