Yes, it should work.
Yes, it should work.
I aim to establish a wired link from my router to two PCs inside the apartment. I plan to use cables, switches, and connectors as described. I previously made LAN cables at school but have limited experience with them. I understand crossover straight-through Cat5e connections, but I’m unsure if this configuration will function properly. The setup will include: a switch from the provided link, the specified cable, two 5m Cat5e cables, and matching connectors for both ends. For further details, you can check the links shared.
You're just starting with DIY networking. This setup should be fine: Modem → Router → Switch → PC1 & PC2 using two cables from the switch.
I study packet-tracer in school and understand how connections work. I’m curious about the quality of the cables since we used square connectors at school, but the new ones seem different even though they’re Cat5e. Please let me know if you have any advice. Thank you!
Consider this approach carefully. Perhaps he aims to trim the ends and install his own (for an unclear reason). I personally dislike cables featuring injection-molded plastic around connectors. It’s just my preference. I favor a hand-wound cable with a self-installed cover to shield it from snagging on other wires.
Square connectors are similar to RJ-45 connectors, which come in various forms to suit different cables and insulation types—they’re essentially rectangular. Excluding RJ-11, most versions are pretty much the same shape.
It’s not advisable to connect your LAN cables to heat pipes since they’re already installed in your home and could interfere with their function.
Assuming it's riser cable, the jacket is likely to become stiff over time. If steam heats the pipes, they become too hot to handle safely. The temperature rise probably won’t cause significant data loss, but it will weaken the plastic insulation. This makes it unsuitable for long-term use.