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  2. Ethernet Cables, How They Work and How to Choose the Right One -...

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    An Ethernet cable is a common type of network cable used with wired networks. Ethernet cables connect devices such as PCs, routers, and switches within a local area network. These physical cables are limited by length and durability.

  3. What Is an Ethernet Cable? - How-To Geek

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    An Ethernet cable is a cable that you connect between your computer, TV, gaming console, or another device and a router, modem, or network switch. It gives your device access to a local network or the internet.

  4. Everything You Need to Know About Ethernet - WIRED

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    The cable that connects your modem to your Wi-Fi router or main mesh unit is likely an Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector. Ethernet offers three main advantages over Wi-Fi: It is...

  5. What Is Ethernet? Definition, Types, and Uses - Spiceworks

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    Ethernet is a networking technology that includes the protocol, port, cable, and computer chip needed to plug a desktop or laptop into a local area network (LAN) for speedy data transmission via coaxial or fiber optic cables.

  6. What is Ethernet? - GeeksforGeeks

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    The Ethernet protocol is responsible for Network Interface Card (NIC) to Network Interface Card (NIC) communication of hosts on the same network. It is a protocol of the Layer 1 (Physical Layer) and Layer 2 (Datalink Layer) of the OSI Reference Model.

  7. Ethernet cables: Everything you need to know | Tom's Guide

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    There's more to networking than Wi-Fi, but all those cables get confusing. We sort through the cables, explaining everything from Cat 1 to Cat 8, and all things in between.

  8. What Is an Ethernet Cable? What You Need to Know - Business...

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    An Ethernet cable lets you physically connect your computer to the internet. Ethernet connections are almost always faster than Wi-Fi connections, and are usually more stable.

  9. Ethernet Cable Types: Cat5e to Cat8 Explained - Cable Matters

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    Ethernet cables are a family of cable types used for connecting devices to local area and wide area networks. When first introduced in the 1980s, they used a coaxial cable design, but that was replaced by twisted pair copper cables and fiber optic cabling in later generations to improve reliability, performance, and durability.

  10. How to choose an Ethernet cable - Digital Trends

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    Buying the right Ethernet cable can be a real pain. Our guide clarifies all of the terminologies so you can pick out the best Ethernet cable for your needs.

  11. In simple terms, Ethernet cables are a type of cable that is used to connect electronic devices together in a local area network (LAN). They use a standard protocol called Ethernet to communicate with each other.