what type of ethernet cable do i need

wilson1973

getting a new dell pc what type of ethernet cable to i need the pc spec says 10/100 ehernet lan and the cable needs to connect between only the pc and my modem,thanks

tI have seen one at tescodirect and its says it has rj45 connectors this means nothing to me would they be the right fit

nomoneytoday

Sounds like a standard patch 5 cable

Psychofly

Yeah bog standard CAT5 network cable will do the job.

diable

nomoneytoday wrote: »

Sounds like a standard patch 5 cable

X2

I was going to add the above but it was too short.... ;o))

prowla

CAT5 is the normal term for unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables, and RJ45 is the industry standard plug.

The above is at Tesco, and pound shops, PC World, and loads of other places sell them, in various lengths.

4Fingus

I suggest you DONT go to PC World as they will charge you a small fortune, just like they do for USB cables. These cables come free with most routers and should not cost you more than a quid! To answer the 'RJ45' question, yes that is the correct connection.

James123_2

And if you don't need one today, then go to Ebay for a massive selection of sizes ... and colours! All for a few quid!

jackthenipper

You will probably get one from your local computer shop for a few pounds & they can make them up to the length you want.

macman

If you already have a router, the ethernet cable will be supplied with it.

DrScotsman

http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk

I challenge anyone to find a cable on this site that's cheaper on another site, if you're too lazy to compare prices then if you start here you'll barely go wrong.

To pick an example said earlier.

Tesco Ethernet cable, 1.8m for £2.91. Shipping is £5 unless you spend over £25 and collect in store.

Cable Universe, 2m for £0.95. Shipping is £1.99.

kwikbreaks

Challenge accepted.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2m-RJ45-Cat5e-UTP-Ethernet-Network-LAN-Patch-Cable_W0QQitemZ270352806058QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item3ef24870aa&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

99p but post is only 90p

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2m-RJ45-Straight-Ethernet-Network-Cable-CAT5-CAT5e_W0QQitemZ260417416507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item3ca2166d3b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

£1.20 post free

The place for just about ANY cable is eBay