Need a long Ethernet cable

[Koolpc]

My mate wants a very long Ethernet cable to connect his Cable modem which is downstairs to his pc upstairs. He does not want to go Wireless yet so is it a 'patch' cable that he should get? Also, if he got a Wireless router in the future could he then use the 'Patch' cable to setup the router if he couldn't do it wirelessly?

[peterb]

Yes and yes. He might want to consider homeplug - though at considerably greater expense.

[Koolpc]

Any particular 'Patch' Cable he should get? I have seen 30m ones for approx £8. (Belkin)

Belkin Cat5e Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Grey) 30m

[Funkstar]

30m for £8 is actually really good, especially for branded cables.

Usually belkin are vastly over priced, so i avoid them.

[Betty_Swallocks]

Where did you see it for that price? I'll get some of those

[UltraMagnus]

i have, always personally thought it was much better to buy cable in a reel (about 50m for £10 to £20) and crimp on your own connectors, that way you get exactly the length you want.

then again, i am just one of those people that despise cable clutter

[Koolpc]

Where did you see it for that price? I'll get some of those

Ebuyer

[Koolpc]

Is this one ok guys:

30m CAT-6 RJ45 UTP Moulded Patch Cable 10/100/GbE (Snagless)

Scan code LN19330

Manufacturer code ERT-630

Approx £10

[directhex]

cat6 cable is thicker, and therefore harder to bend (hide), than cat5e

cat6 is theoretically capable of better transfer speeds though

[Koolpc]

I don't want to hide it.

[Koolpc]

Is this one ok as i will only use it now and again.

20m CAT-5e RJ45 UTP Moulded Patch Cable 10/100/GbE (Snagless)

Scan code LN1173

Manufacturer code

[burble]

Yep, it'll be fine.

[errata]

Dont run it outside the house though without protection, the plastics degrade in sunlight but then again they do last a year or two and thas very cheap cable

[Koolpc]

I only needed it for temporary setting up of Wireless networks etc. Got one now. Ta guys.

[Instinct]

You can normally buy whole reels of cable really cheap but you need to connect the RJ-45 connector yourself. If you know anyone who is tech-wise or has a wired home network setup they may be able to make a cable for you

(Just one option you may want to consider)