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Is a 'cat5' cable and an ethernet cable the same thing? Specifically, is an ethernet cable the same as "a 14' category 5 (Cat5) 10 base-T cable with RJ-45 connectors?"

At what local store can I purchase "a 14' category 5 (Cat5) 10 base-T cable with RJ-45 connectors" and about how much does it cost? This would be for college dorm internet. Thanks for any feedback in advance.
 
Yeah, a Cat5 cable with RJ-45 jacks is commonly considered ethernet cable. Expect to pay $10 for a 14' cable.
 
you can get it at a lot of places, best buy, staples, radio shack, wal mart, etc. best thing to do tho is make ure own if you have the tools, RJ45's and cat cable, it turns out cheaper that way, but if you only need one length of it, then you will just have to buy it premade. companies that sell pre-determined lengths really hike up the prices of ethernet cables...
 
most of these terms are interchangable. a patch cable is simply a length of cat5/ethernet cable. a crossover cable is an ethernet cable, but its made to connect like devices like i said above. i can get into more detail about that, but thas really all you need to know for now. cat. 5e is a step above cat5 cable, the cable itself is a tad more robust. for the type of application you have, do not worry about the difference between 5 and 5e. most cables labeled at 5 or really 5e anyway, read the jacket of the cable to see what type it is.

for a 14 foot run from a ethernet jack in your dorm to your computer, get a ethernet/patch/cat5 cable that is NOT a crossover in whatever length you need.

also, unless your connecting your computer to another computer and not the network, that cable you linked to will not work because it is a crossover cable. crossover cables are only for like devices.
 
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