Looking for the best place to buy cat5 cable

If you're comfortable with crimping (it's super easy), just go to Home Depot and buy it in bulk. Sounds like you'll need to get connectors and a crimper, but will still be cheaper than buying one pre-made that length.
 
shark3149 said:
Thats perfect.I am going to order it right now.Thank you so much.I looked on new egg but could not find it.
Thanks to every one who helped.
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No problem, just make sure that you need a straight through cable and not a crossover (most likely you don't).

Motoxrdude said:
Just a heads up, that is cat6 cable, not cat5 like you originally stated.
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True, but CAT6 can do everything CAT5 can do and more.
 
shark3149 said:
I am not sure.I am just useing it to hook up a desk top in another part of the house.We use wireless now but am sick of the slow speed.
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You will be fine with Cat5e cable on short residential runs, even for gigabit networking. Either Cat5 or Cat6 should work for you.

What wireless protocol are you running now (a/b/g/n)? It might be less of a hassle just to upgrade your router depending on what you need and what you have now.
 
Zatharus said:
You will be fine with Cat5e cable on short residential runs, even for gigabit networking. Either Cat5 or Cat6 should work for you.

What wireless protocol are you running now (a/b/g/n)? It might be less of a hassle just to upgrade your router depending on what you need and what you have now.
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I have n now and it still has some lag.I just cant stand waiting...Lol When I download some thing it takes twice as long as another pc with the same specks tha is pluged in.I even plug my lap top in when at home.I am giving the lady next door my wireless router.But what would be better cat 5 or 6?I heard cat6 is a bit faster,I am not sure.
 
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