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Does Ethernet cable affect speed?

Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 202627829 views
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I'm only getting 10 Mbps on my Ethernet connection but the NIC supports up to 100 Mbps. Could the Ethernet cable be the culprit? What labels on the Ethernet cable should I look for to make sure it's good enough?

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For 100mb speeds, you will want to make sure you have at least "CAT 5" (Category 5) or better cable. "Cat 5e" and "Cat 6" would work as well. As for your speed problems, your NIC in your computer needs to be 100 mbps capable. Your router or switch t…

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