No specific brand is recommended; you can choose based on your needs and preferences.
No specific brand is recommended; you can choose based on your needs and preferences.
I want to connect my switch in one room to a computer in another. Since I don’t plan to make this a long-term fix, I’ll run the cable along door frames and walls using adhesive clips instead of drilling. From measurements it looks like I’ll need more than 25 feet, so about 35 feet should work. I was surprised by how affordable Cat6 cable is on Amazon (should support Gigabit, right? My router, switch, and internet all run at 1Gbit... though I’ve been thinking about replacing my old 12-year-old router someday). But every product I found had complaints about quality. I know user reviews should be taken with a pinch of salt, but I wanted to ask for opinions if anyone has suggestions that won’t break the bank. I noticed Cable Matters had a Cat6 (not 6E) priced at $10 for 25 feet, $13.50 for 35, and $16 for 45: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Sna...B00B3UR496. However, several reviews mentioned speed issues, poor quality, or doubts about certification. Amazon Basics seemed certified but had complaints about fraying, and there were no sizes between 25 and 50 feet, even though the 50-foot option was $10: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Eth...B00N2VIWPY. Then I came across a brand called Jadaol, which appeared in many reviews claiming good quality, but I wasn’t sure if it’s real or another Chinese product. Lastly, UGREEN cables looked like an overpriced option, mostly Cat8 with higher prices than others, though one was reasonably priced: https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Ethernet-S...B0C4KWCBRY. Anyone have suggestions for a 35-foot cable that works well? Are these options solid choices? Or are there other recommendations beyond these three?
avoid using flat cables—they’re unreliable. I’m not sure why or how, but they consistently fail more often than expected. In reality, as long as the cable rating is accurate, Ethernet cables are well-established and hard to find in poor condition.
Flat signals are avoided because they compromise signal integrity. Their design reduces EMI and cross-talk.
They remain twisted pairs in a different layout. Signal quality is solid, and I’ve even managed 10Gbps over mine. It feels like they’re failing under the constant demand.
Have you thought about Monoprice? They offer various options, and I've used them myself. You can find them on Amazon, but they deliver promptly even when ordering directly. In my experience, most of their cables are reliable and of good quality. I’ve installed their bulk cables throughout my home, including patch cables, and support 10G connections.