Ethernet Cables
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06-04-2020 11:00 AM
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Hi, I have a Plusnet router and work from a MacBook Pro. My questions are:
(1) I no longer have the cables that came with my Plusnet router (which is less than a year old). So is there a specific type of ethernet cable I need to order, as when I searched on Amazon, the cables were HDMI, but my router doesn't have an HDMI slot?
(2) once I have the right cable, is it simply a case of plugging the cable in to my Mac and router?
Many thanks,
Tim
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Re: Ethernet Cables
06-04-2020 11:14 AM
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as for cables just searching ethernet cable should be enough https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=ethernet+cable&crid=26ZMC5ZWVOVYO&sprefix=ethernet+%2Caps%2C322&ref=nb_...
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Re: Ethernet Cables
06-04-2020 11:17 AM - edited 06-04-2020 11:19 AM
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Welcome to the forums @TimBavard Try searching for 'ethernet cable' on Amazon - I have just done so, and it brought up ethernet, not HDMI cables.
Once you have the cable, yes, just plug in and go.
One question - why can you not use wireless, as I assume you currently are?
EDIT: @dvorak makes a good point re: Macs and ethernet connections - I had forgotten, as I don't use one.
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06-04-2020 11:18 AM
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Cheers Dvorak, my Mac is around 3 years old, but I have a multi-port adaptor already, which has both an HDMI slot, 3 USB ports, and what looks like a phone-socket slot - which I guess would be for an ethernet cable?
Tim
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06-04-2020 11:19 AM
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Hi John, many thanks for your reply, I'll do as you suggest.
My understanding is that an ethernet conn section will give me a more stable connection than using the wifi - would that be right?
Tim
06-04-2020 11:21 AM
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It should certainly provide a more stable connection than wifi.
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06-04-2020 11:22 AM
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Tim - how good is your current connection?
It is true that a cable connection is preferable to a wireless one, though.
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06-04-2020 11:30 AM
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It's not bad. Intermittent in the morning and on some evenings, but that would be down to traffic I suspect. However I need something more stable to broadcast my show which I've moved online, so trying an ethernet cable seems a good thing to do.
Cheers for all the help.
Tim Bavard
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