WiFi to hardwired

[Renzo]

Hi all,

This is a PCS build and order details are below my question.

If I switch from the installed WiFi card to an ethernet cable do I need to remove the WiFi card from the PC?

The internet access point is less than 2m away from my PC in my room and I figured I'd be better use it?

Any advice on what cable to buy? Cat 5e or something better?

Thanks,
Jamie

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[Steveyg]

You don't need to remove the Wifi card no

Cat5e is for running the cable outside I believe, any old Cat5 should do the job

 

[Renzo]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

 

[Rakk]

Cat5 only goes up 100Mbps afaik though so if your internet speed is higher than that you'll need 5e or better if you want your full speed

 

[Harag]

I'd get a Cat 6 cable....even if you don't use the speeds of it now, you might do in a year or two and then need to buy new cable

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Ethernet-1000Mbps-Raspberry-Extender/dp/B086H8KM61/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=cat6+ethernet+cable&qid=1611153301&sr=8-13

Agree, you want a Cat 5e, Cat 6 cable - as mentioned cat 5 (no e) is old and only up to 100 in speed. if you're buying new, I'd go with cat 6 at least now.

 

[Renzo]

Cat 6 it is then! Thank you very much