If you want to get the best from your internet connection, Ethernet is still a great way to do it. Here’s everything you need to know about Ethernet. 📷: Henrik5000/Getty Images
When an Ethernet cable is damaged, it doesn't necessarily stop working entirely. But it may be identified by connected devices as a lower category cable, which will limit its speed. I was surprised when this happened to me. A Cat 7 cable rated at 10 Gbps had been working fine for months, but it got damaged without me noticing, and the router I was testing limited my 1 Gbps connection to 100 Mbps.
Because of the hassle of running cables, especially if you hide them in walls, ceilings, or floors, it is best to future-proof and get a Cat 7 or Cat 8 cable. The price difference is minor anyway, and they are backward compatible. I use a , which works perfectly for my Gigabit internet connection. Both the flat cables I have tried developed faults.Many routers and mesh systems today have a limited number of Ethernet ports. Like cables, they have different ratings but are usually more straightforward. Gigabit ports are common: Several routers offer 2.5 Gbps ports, and a handful of routers support 10 Gbps. The maximum data rate tends to be printed on the port for routers. You may have to check the specs for other devices.
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