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Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Interested — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:29:53 GMT

I'm not a technical wizz I have to admit. However is it possible to have a loose connection in my yellow ethernet wire? It appear so as I keep loosing internet connection via my BT Voyager 2110.
Also how long on average does this router last as I need to save up in advance for an necessary expenditure?
Cheers in advance.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Oldjim — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:06:14 GMT

Yes the ethernet cable can get damaged - it happened to me

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

dvorak — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:18:38 GMT

Are you sure it isn't your net connection dropping?

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Rich — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:24:42 GMT

Quote from: adiewoo
Are you sure it isn't your net connection dropping?

Just what I was going to ask - what are the lights on the router doing when you lose connectivity? If you post this info, someone knowledgeable about that model will be able to advise

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Interested — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:06 GMT

The lights are still green on internet, dsl & power lights.
The wired port connection that it is plugged into goes out as does the wireless light. (I do have a wi-fi card inside my laptop but was advised to use ethernet cable when joined plusnet.)
I have never used my wi-fi option. In fact the light on my laptop no longer lights up generally, as it used to, that says wi-fi. Though I did find a program for wi-fi on my laptop, which I ran and said all tests passed and light came on until I shut down that session recently.
Hope this helps you to help me.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

James — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:03 GMT

If the Internet & DSL lights don't drop when your connection goes down, it does sound a bit like your yellow cable may have died.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Rich — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:04:18 GMT

Next steps...
1. Try the cable in a different port on the router.
2. If problem still exists then try a new cable.
3. If problem still exists, then it sounds like the port on the laptop may be faulty.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Interested — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:32:34 GMT

Tried option 1 already with no joy. Looks like I need to go shopping for a new cable, as I have tried an alternative laptop & had the same probs.
Cheers all.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

p_w_d_stone — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:22:52 GMT

Cables do fail which is why IT Support departments have cable testers. Unless it's been bent through some fairly extreme angles it's probably more likely that the plastic retaining clip is damaged and the cable is loose in the network port- as you move the cable is jogged and you lose your connection. Professionals can re-crimp cables with a new connector but in your case a new cable is probably the best option.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Denzil — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:57:26 GMT

Network cables are cheap enough it is not worth considering repairing them unless you are a professional who is doing lots of them.
Examples <a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/cat/Cables-and-Tools/subcat/Network-Cables-5m">here</a> and <a href="http://www.cclonline.com/product-categories.asp?category_id=181"> here</a>.
You can also use CAT6cable, and it doesn't have to be yellow.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

MuppetGrinder — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:09:08 GMT

Quote from: Interested
...The wired port connection that it is plugged into goes out as does the wireless light...

Am I the only one here that is thinking that might point to an other issue rather than a faulty cable?
Also, cat6 is total overkill for a home user. It's way over priced for what it does and cat5e will hold a Gb connection over the distances within an adverage house easily.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

colintivy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:47:50 GMT

Hi folks,
I also seem to have some sort of a problem with yellow Ethernet cable; as supplied with Voyager 210 from Plus. The moulding covering the lead end of the plug seems to too bulky so that the little catch intended to keep the plug fully inserted into the sockets on the laptop and router does not engage. This has partly been the problem associated with faulty connections. Would a new (and different) cable help?
colintivy

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Oldjim — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:04:26 GMT

Alternatively a bit of carving of the moulding with a penknife may help

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

artmo — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:21:32 GMT

Quote from: colintivy
Hi folks,
I also seem to have some sort of a problem with yellow Ethernet cable; as supplied with Voyager 210 from Plus. The moulding covering the lead end of the plug seems to too bulky so that the little catch intended to keep the plug fully inserted into the sockets on the laptop and router does not engage. This has partly been the problem associated with faulty connections. Would a new (and different) cable help?
colintivy

I find the plug end of the ethernet cable that goes into my laptop is extremely tight and one hell of a job to remove.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

artmo — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:24:09 GMT

Quote from: Interested

I have never used my wi-fi option. In fact the light on my laptop no longer lights up generally, as it used to, that says wi-fi. Though I did find a program for wi-fi on my laptop, which I ran and said all tests passed and light came on until I shut down that session recently.

Are you sure you have the wi-fi switched on? On most laptops there is a switch that allows you to switch it on or off.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Interested — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:33:14 GMT

Wouldn't know honestly if the wi-fi is switched off. It may be.
Thanks for the info, though.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Interested — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:15:07 GMT

Quote from: Denzil
Network cables are cheap enough it is not worth considering repairing them unless you are a professional who is doing lots of them.
Examples <a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/cat/Cables-and-Tools/subcat/Network-Cables-5m">here</a> and <a href="http://www.cclonline.com/product-categories.asp?category_id=181"> here</a>.
You can also use CAT6cable, and it doesn't have to be yellow.

I borrowed a CAT 6 cable, from my mum which she purchased by mistake (a very well know PC retailer wouldn't refund it) anyhow it has crumpled/melted slightly and now port 4 doesn't work.

Quote from: MuppetGrinder

Also, cat6 is total overkill for a home user. It's way over priced for what it does and cat5e will hold a Gb connection over the distances within an adverage house easily.

I now have a CAT 5 cable which fits comfortable into port 2 and my laptop so I'm content for now.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

MuppetGrinder — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:22:36 GMT

Cat5 and Cat5e are different cables, I don't recomend Cat5, it's a bit antiquated, but if it works it works

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

HPsauce — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:54:48 GMT

Cat5 is fine for domestic use at 10/100mbit and actually has the same limits in its specification as Cat5e.
You only really want Cat5e if you're pushing things to the limit on speed or distance or both (100 metres at 100 mbit).
And it also works fine at Gigabit speeds in most situations.

Re: Yellow Ethernet Cables & Routers

Denzil — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:15:48 GMT

Just for the record, I know CAT6 costs a bit more - I was just letting the OP know what would work. I would suggest at this point that we might be giving the OP too much information!
@interested - how's it going? Let us know.