I recently moved into a new home office, and with that came connecting all sorts of cables to a few computers. I had a router with an attached USB for my home media server, an Ethernet switch, and ...

Generally, wired internet speeds are faster than Wi-Fi connections, which means hardwired devices plugged in including MacBooks, game consoles, and PCs will deliver much better performance and ...

The message “An Ethernet cable is not properly plugged in or might be broken” appears when Windows fails to detect a stable physical connection between your network adapter and the router or switch.

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...

A lightweight, browser-based tool for mapping Ethernet connections. Create switches, patch panels, wall ports, routers, etc. Assign ports, connect them, and visualise how your network is wired.

This image shows the difference between standard industrial Etherent cabling (top) with 4 twisted wire pairs and SPE cabling (bottom) with one pair of twisted wires. SPE delivers standard Ethernet ...

What Are Ethernet Cable Types? Ethernet cables come in categories (“Cat”) that define speed, frequency, and shielding. Choosing the right one means better performance, less lag, and reliable ...

If you won a lightweight laptop or an iPad, you can have an Ethernet connection instead of using W-Fi. Plugables new USB-C to Ethernet adapter cable is an alternative to using wireless networks. Do ...

How to Connect a Phone or Tablet to the Internet Using an Ethernet Cable Struggling to connect your mobile device to spotty Wi-Fi? It might seem like an odd solution, but if you have an Ethernet cable ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The raw performance of components like the CPU and graphics card inside your build is what directly affects the gaming experience. Generally, ...

Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...

Ethernet cables are vital for delivering fast and reliable network connections, making them indispensable in today’s business networking setups. The industry’s value is anticipated to hit $31 billion ...