While most modern Ethernet cables you buy won't present an issue, some older Ethernet cables can actually throttle your internet connection's speed.

Before Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, Ethernet was the way to link devices together. By running Ethernet cables in a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN), you could send traffic back and ...

Ethernet cables are vital in getting your devices connected to the internet. Although it may sometimes be a source of many computer and network-related issues, it is still needed. You can't remove the ...

Although it’s easy to head to the electronics store to buy network cables, making do with cables of predetermined lengths can be a problem. More often than not, premade cables are either too short ...

Every so often, we get questions from people who plan to install Ethernet cable in their homes. The most frequent question we get is, "what's the difference between Cat 5e and Cat 6 cable, and which ...

After 30+ years in tech, I sometimes delude myself into thinking I've “seen it all.” Shortly thereafter, inevitably, I'm reminded of how much I still haven't experienced; such as this case study, ...

Despite faster and more capable Wi-Fi technologies, there's still no substitute for the stability, range, and in many cases, performance, of an Ethernet connection. If you have a compatible router and ...

If you are getting Network cable unplugged error on Windows 11/10 in the Network Connections panel, here are some tips to fix the issue. It may appear due to various ...

If you run Internet Connections Troubleshooter, and you see an error message saying A network cable is not properly plugged in or may be broken, then this post will ...

Few parts of the Earth remain unconnected. By this, I mean that fewer and fewer corners of the globe exist without some sort of internet or digital connectivity. Quality and consistency obviously vary ...