When it comes to wired networks, you'll often hear people using "LAN cables" and "Ethernet cables" interchangeably, but are ...

A technical comparison of EMI shielding, PoE compatibility, and signal degradation in Cat6 and Cat8 networking setups.

If you're wondering why your internet connection isn't up to par, you might want to take a look at your cables. Here's ...

Ethernet cables are vital in getting your devices connected to the internet. Although it may sometimes be a source of many computer and network-related issues, it is still needed. You can't remove the ...

Although it probably feels like forever to many of us since Category 5 Ethernet cabling became prevalent, now that 2.5 and even 5 Gbit Ethernet has trickled into the mainstream, a pertinent question ...

Using a WiFi network can be occasionally troubling or unreliable, therefore you could be inclined to resort to a wired, and more consistent, connection. Enter, Ethernet cables. Creating a great home ...

No matter how fast your internet connection is, there’s just no denying the fact that a hard-wired connection is going to be more reliable than a wireless one. When you’re in the midst of an online ...

Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...

If you can't tell which Ethernet cable goes where, this inexpensive tool can help. Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac The Elegiant Wire Tracker looks unassuming, but it helped me solve a frustrating ...

We’ll be testing a $199 audiophile-grade CAT 8 ethernet cable to determine if it improves our digital music streaming experience. High-end audio cables are a hot button issue for a lot of audiophiles ...