I am little confused on ethenet cord specs..Please only educated answers!!!!
By roleez1
@roleez1 (168)
United States
July 26, 2010 6:40pm CST
I do a lot a web design but recently a client ask me to run a wired network for him and believe it or not setting the network up is no problem but there seems to be no rhyme or reason on the pricing of cords. I have found 100' cords (which is what I need) for less money than 50' cords. The specs on the less expensive 100' cords are cat 6 550 MHz with 50 gold plated connectors. I have done my research and still can not figure out why this seller is selling the 100' for half the cost of most 50'. Will those specs for the 100' suffice.
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@wiggles18 (2506)
• Canada
27 Jul 10
Maybe it has to do with surplus stock or something. Because, I have seen the same kind of thing around a grocery store. They were selling memory cards, one 4 GB the other 8 GB, the same brand, all the same specs, albeit the space, but the 8 GB cost 5 bucks less.
As for the specs, I am not so intune with the internet mumbo jumbo, I am a bit more educated in other areas of computers. But, I have been told by some friends and others that usually it does no good to buy the best cord, because usually, either your internet provider, or your network adapter will only be able to handle so much. The only time I can see it being necessary to have the top of the line ethernet cable is if you have a loaded up gaming pc, and the top of the line provider. If you are just using the internet for everyday ordinary use, it really doesn't make too much of a difference.
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@wiggles18 (2506)
• Canada
27 Jul 10
I hear from many many people that length really doesn't make a noticeable difference in speed.
@knicnax (2232)
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
Maybe the 50s are a more expensive type of wire. Maybe the twists in the wire are closer together than the 100s. Ethernet cables are twisted pair cables. The more twists, the faster and more reliable the cord is. I think you need a much cheaper wire though. The Cat 5 or Cat5e. These two are the most commonly used Ethernet cables. It has a simple insulation and protection material. Easier to handle and crimp. Cat6 would be advisable on if your expecting a lot of interference in the area.
