Connect fiber optic Ethernet cable from your PC to the modem or router
Connect fiber optic Ethernet cable from your PC to the modem or router
I’m in a room connected directly to the router via Ethernet, but I’ll be moving upstairs and won’t have access to the same cable. I prefer a stable connection for hosting servers online, so switching to Wi-Fi isn’t ideal. I’m considering running an Ethernet cable from the modem to my PC when I change rooms, but I want to avoid long distances that cause signal loss. I’m curious if fiber optic cables are available that can connect directly to my motherboard’s LAN port and the router’s LAN port without extra gear. A 10-meter cable (about 30 feet) would be sufficient for up to 15 meters. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
You can confidently use affordable Cat5 cables up to 100 meters without sacrificing gigabit performance. Installing fiber only 15 meters isn't practical, and fiber optic wires are significantly more delicate than copper ones.
Cat5e copper Ethernet wires can transmit up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) at 1 gigabit per second without noticeable loss of speed or stability. If you need longer distances, consider using media converters. Plug the copper into a converter, send fiber to your room, and then switch back to copper. This method isn't ideal unless your computer is extremely far away—beyond 100 meters it becomes less effective.
Yes, Cat 5e is a digital standard and should function properly.
They send a digital message affirmatively, yet they rely on other methods instead of light such as fiber optics.
Thanks for the assistance. I’m likely to receive this cable eventually.
Never grasped why those ribbon-style cables were attractive. The circular ones work better when stacked together, and it's hard to judge how well they handle cross-talk or interference over long distances. Please consider another perspective before you're bothered by my comments on these cables. I haven't used them very often.
Might relate to expenses, operating in telecom means following the standard flat-rate telephone cord for new networks; sometimes Ethernet is treated like a single pair instead of two. Collaborating with clients who assume they understand everything can be challenging since we, as experts, often have different perspectives.