This discussion topic has been answered Discussion topic: Ethernet cable

This message was authored by: Royccc · ‎19 Feb 2025

Hi what's the best Ethernet cable to connect to my broadband BT box

have a to about 10m between by and sky box

This message was authored by: nigea99 · ‎19 Feb 2025

I believe Cat5e cable should be all you need (although I think you would also be fine with older Cat5)

This message was authored by: Royccc · ‎19 Feb 2025

Sorry BT BOX

This message was authored by: nigea99 · ‎19 Feb 2025

I believe Cat5e cable should be all you need (although I think you would also be fine with older Cat5)

This message was authored by: TimmyBGood · ‎19 Feb 2025

As @nigea99 suggests, Cat5e (or Cat 6 at most)

The stuff to avoid is copper clad aluminium cable (CCA) which shouldn't claim to qualify for a Cat rating.

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Sky Glass 55" (on ethernet) & two Stream Pucks (one ethernet / one WiFi)
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2

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