which RJ45 cable..?

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i want to hard-wire my router to my desktop computer

eBay lists Cat 5e, 6, 7 and 8 cables

what are the Cat designations and which should i buy...?

thanks
 
Perhaps these pages will help.......broadly speaking AFAIK it is about data transfer speeds and resilience/robustness of the cable plus the intended network environment.

www.cablematters.com

Cat5e vs. Cat6: What's the Difference? | Cable Matters Blog

Setting up your network and debating using Cat5e vs. Cat6 cables? For most users, it may not matter right now but could catch up to you down the road.
www.cablematters.com

network-data-cabling.co.uk

The simple differences between Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 Cables?

Active Communication Services Ltd (ACCL) can help you with deciphering the simple differences between Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 Cables. Which cable should you choose to optimise your network? Read our blog post to find out.
network-data-cabling.co.uk network-data-cabling.co.uk
 
Cat 6 will perfectly fine unless you have some super fast Ethernet port and router not usually found in the home setting.

While cat 5e will also technically work, it is an older technology and just no real benefit in buying it.
 
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ecoleman said:
Cat 6 will perfectly fine unless you have some super fast Ethernet port and router not usually found in the home setting.

While cat 5e will also technically work, it is an older technology and just no real benefit in buying it.
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many thanks
 
FWIW I think the few cables I have are either unlabeled, now removed from use, or Cat 5 or 5e

IIRC Once you go to Cat6 the thicker gauge of the wires makes the cable that bit fatter and loses a bit of flexibility.

What would I buy next as needed, Cat6 would be my choice.
 
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