Does the length matter? Like I have a 50ft ethernet cable, and my router is right next to my pc. Does the connection weaken if the cable is that long? Or that doesn’t matter at all?
50ft is fine. So long as the cable is of ok quality and less than 300ft you’re golden. Current cable isn’t like the old stuff where colling too much caused issues.
Also, this guy knows. Wireless is great, but wired is always better if possible.
Cat5e or better is fine unless you’re trying to do a 10Gb network (if your router can handle that) or have long runs. Whatever you’ve got is probably fine.
Does the length matter? Like I have a 50ft ethernet cable, and my router is right next to my pc. Does the connection weaken if the cable is that long? Or that doesn’t matter at all?
It does, but it is also gradual over that length. Cat 5e cables are rated for full 1gbps at 100m, so in your case it’s not worth worrying about.
Should be no problem so long as it’s not damaged
50ft is fine. So long as the cable is of ok quality and less than 300ft you’re golden. Current cable isn’t like the old stuff where colling too much caused issues.
Also, this guy knows. Wireless is great, but wired is always better if possible.
Alright, I saw some people on other subreddits debating which type is better, Cat6 cat5e or wtv, does that matter much?
does not matter for your purpose
Cat5e or better is fine unless you’re trying to do a 10Gb network (if your router can handle that) or have long runs. Whatever you’ve got is probably fine.
You can get correctly sized cable on Amazon for $5 to $10. It will be worth it to not have the clutter on your desk.