which ethernet cable?

jassi_9

Hi i need a longer ethernet cable to connect my ps3 to the router...

do i go for cat 5 or cat 6? and does it matter if it shielded or unshielded?

(the current one i have says cat 6 on it, but im not sure what the diff is...)

thanks

pcombo

Cat6 is more protected and not as flexible as Cat5E.

Cat5E UTP would be more than enough for a PS3.

jassi_9

thanks mate

i like the sound of it being more protected, so cat 6 sounds good.....

but whats the diff between these two?...

10m cat6 STP ethernet network cable shielded is £9

10m cat 6 UTP ethernet network LAN patch cable is £4 ??

JasX

assuming you're not talking very long lenghts almost anything will do, make sure its a 'normal' type and not crossover, don;t pay more than £1-£2 for it.

ebuyer.co.uk will sell you a 3m cable for £1 and 5m for £1.50,

pcombo

Well the price as you stated.

And STP is more shielded thats why it cost more. UTP not shielded therefor its cheaper.

JasX

jassi_9 wrote: »

thanks mate

i like the sound of it being more protected, so cat 6 sounds good.....

but whats the diff between these two?...

10m cat6 STP ethernet network cable shielded is £9

10m cat 6 UTP ethernet network LAN patch cable is £4 ??

STP = Shielded Twisted Pair, UTP = Unshielded Twisted Pair,

10m of UTP costs £2.80, 10m of STP costs £3

pcombo

lol 20 pence a difference.

Go on save your self 20 pence lol.

JasX

pcombo wrote: »

lol 20 pence a difference.

Go on save your self 20 pence lol.

ahhhh but the £3 STPs only come in yellow, a red one costs £3.30 and OP might have a colour scheme to co-ordinate

pcombo

lol maybe, i always find colour is irrelevant and i always use grey cable .

jassi_9

thanks guys

(i do want a black one!)

i checked out ebuyer and to get a 10m cable from them, the next day would be £11+

even if i waited 5 working days it would be £6.60 and that is for a UTP one not a shielded STP one...

the one i saw was from ebay and would get delivered the next day, so i think ill go for that one

thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

sablade

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10m-Cat5E-RJ45-Ethernet-Network-Patch-Lead-Cable-LAN_W0QQitemZ120423277104QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_NetworkingCables_RL?hash=item1c09c96230

£3.25 inc delivery