Choosing an ethernet cable for your home network seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than you might think, especially if you don’t know what all the different names and numbers mean.

On its own, a fast Ethernet cable won’t make a big difference, but a good cable can work together with other high-end network devices to ensure that your connection is as strong as possible.

The RJ45 cable, also known as an Ethernet cable, is a standard cable which has four twisted pairs of colors. It is easy to crimp a RJ45 cable and make it into a straight cable or cross the cable as ...

There are a lot of different types of categories of Ethernet cables. We break down each category from Cat 5e to Cat 8 and tell you what the differences are.

This is a good option for renters and people who don’t have ethernet or cable wiring in the walls and don’t want to (or can’t) put it there. Now you’ve spent $25 or $50.

An Ethernet cable lets you physically wire your internet to your computer, rather than having to rely on a more finicky Wi-Fi connection. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...