Yes, there are top-rated Ethernet cables designed for speed and reliability.

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chenglee1998
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10-23-2016, 04:58 AM

Yes, there are various Ethernet cables available, and manufacturers often grade them based on performance, durability, and compatibility. Common types include Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a, each offering different speeds and distance capabilities. Choosing the right one depends on your specific needs like bandwidth and environment.

chenglee1998

10-23-2016, 04:58 AM #1

Micr0p
Junior Member

10-23-2016, 06:43 AM

They’re quite simple, and unless you need speeds over 10 gigabits, they probably won’t be a big deal... grab whatever you can find.

Micr0p

10-23-2016, 06:43 AM #2

They’re quite simple, and unless you need speeds over 10 gigabits, they probably won’t be a big deal... grab whatever you can find.

dylosama
Member

150

10-23-2016, 07:58 AM

The options include various types of cables such as SM and MM fiber, with multiple quality levels. Which connection are you making? What bandwidth do you need?

dylosama

10-23-2016, 07:58 AM #3

The options include various types of cables such as SM and MM fiber, with multiple quality levels. Which connection are you making? What bandwidth do you need?

Danshie
Junior Member

10-24-2016, 03:22 PM

Yes, avoid using anything under Cat 5e. It must be copper; cheaper options without copper are unreliable. I’m sticking to Cat 6 now, which is slightly pricier but provides better performance and doesn’t cause issues.

Danshie

10-24-2016, 03:22 PM #4

rhyno747
Member

10-24-2016, 04:06 PM

thanks

rhyno747

10-24-2016, 04:06 PM #5

thanks

ArthyFe_BR
Member

162

11-10-2016, 11:31 PM

For extended distances such as 10 meters or more, signal quality diminishes

ArthyFe_BR

11-10-2016, 11:31 PM #6

For extended distances such as 10 meters or more, signal quality diminishes

haycya
Member

11-11-2016, 11:36 AM

Copper Ethernet cables are designed for distances up to 100 meters, but performance drops after that unless a node like a switch or repeater is added to extend the range. Fiber optic connections can cover anywhere from 300 meters to over 40 kilometers, depending on the specific fiber and optic used.

haycya

11-11-2016, 11:36 AM #7

Yo_Dmo
Junior Member

11-13-2016, 07:29 PM

There really is an excellent Ethernet cable available: https://hothardware.com/news/10000-ether...-to-buy-it

Yo_Dmo

11-13-2016, 07:29 PM #8

There really is an excellent Ethernet cable available: https://hothardware.com/news/10000-ether...-to-buy-it

Mrskybling
Junior Member

11-14-2016, 12:19 AM

I considered recommending the Denon $500 cable. A $10,000 price tag seems unreasonable. https://www.cnet.com/news/denons-500-ethernet-cable/

Mrskybling

11-14-2016, 12:19 AM #9

I considered recommending the Denon $500 cable. A $10,000 price tag seems unreasonable. https://www.cnet.com/news/denons-500-ethernet-cable/

SocoolHD
Junior Member

11-14-2016, 02:17 AM

#10

$500 is reasonable. People often buy $1000 speaker wire. It’s essential to have a place to sell your stuff. That experience affected my confidence, though I’ve appreciated Denon’s AVRs for years.

SocoolHD

11-14-2016, 02:17 AM #10

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