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ethernet cable help
kenziesmummy
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in Techie Stuff
Hi, we have been watching nowtv off my sons PS3 and recently it has started to 'buff' and stall to unnacceptable levels of frustration lol!
was thinking about buying a new ethernet cable to see if that helps but looking for suggestions to best cable around within a reasonable price range.
Thanks
was thinking about buying a new ethernet cable to see if that helps but looking for suggestions to best cable around within a reasonable price range.
Thanks
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Are you currently using an ethernet cable, or is it wireless ?
if you are already using a cable, its unlikely a new one will improve things.0 -
As above on need.
If you do buy one then any cat5e patch cable will do the job including one from a pound shop if you find one. Failing that Amazon or eBay ones will do the job and be cheap as chips.0 -
The ethernet cable should either work or not work.
If nothing has changed then the blame lies with your ISP.
They might be throttling bandwidth to that service, for example i've heard that Sky do this after 5pm.
Basically if your not using your ISPs TV service, then expect them to mess with the competition as much as they like.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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Strider590 wrote: »The ethernet cable should either work or not work.
Nah, they can and do kink and break causing intermittent connections.0 -
Big_Graeme wrote: »Nah, they can and do kink and break causing intermittent connections.
In which case it would either work or not.......
Each time there was an intermittent connection break, the device would have to renegotiate with the router and this would be quite noticeable.
Ethernet cable is not going cause slow downs or low bandwidth.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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thanks guys! yeah e are using a cable already
im going to phone sky today and it seems to be working fine, but was just the generic one which came with the box so thought 'upgrading' would help, you all helped me save a few quid so thanks 0 -
All ethernet cables are 'generic', in that despite what it says on the packaging/shroud, the cable will be to a set specification and the ends will all be hand-fitted.Never Knowingly Understood.
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3-6 month EF £0/£3600 (that's 0 days worth)0 -
First thing I would do is repower your router. This will resync it to the line and may cure your issue.0
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