Cable from router to computer Connection details Signal quality and speed Compatibility requirements
Cable from router to computer Connection details Signal quality and speed Compatibility requirements
Due to various factors, my router is quite distant from the PC, so I rely on WiFi for internet access. Unfortunately, I have a Gigabit connection in Italy, which is surprisingly affordable. I aimed to set up 10Gb networking throughout the house for all my devices. After browsing eBay, I found that used SFP+ NICs are more cost-effective than standard Ethernet cards—or even better, fiber transceivers are cheaper. The transceiver itself isn’t too pricey either. I admit this sounds like a big mistake, but could I also link my PC to the internet using an SFP+ NIC and a 60-meter fiber cable? It would run to a switch connected to a fiber-to-ethernet converter, then to the router?
Your ISP ends the connection by disconnecting your device from their network. When they give you an ONT or gateway, they deliver outputs to the local area network for routing and access.
I don't know about pinnacle of stupidity... but if you really want to waste the money... Ya can, but there is ZERO need for it. Unless you are running 4k streams in the DOZENS concurrently to one computer, you will never saturate a Gig connection in any kind of meaningful way. I mean, you will not see any real benefit from it. Chances are, you have a fiber ONT that doesn't output to fiber so you will have to upconvert ethernet to fiber again and that is kinda dumb. Instead of doing fiber, just run a good quality CAT6 cable and enjoy the speed difference outside of WiFi.