“What type of Ethernet cord should I get to plug from the adapter to the router for the best performance, Cat 5, 6, or 7, yellow one not long enough. Would I need to get two of these or can I use one new cord in one and the original in the other.”
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At least 6. Preferible 7 if you want more than 100Gb transfer
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.That would depend on your internet speed. CA5 only does about 100 Mbps....Ca5a does more but you stay ahead of the game by just going with Ca6. If your speed is under 100, then Ca5 is fine.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Cat5 or Cat6 will work just fine. Plug it in and you will be good to go.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Cat 5e is gigabit rated up to 300 feet. For short runs it is more than capable of 10 gig. The lan ports on your router, as well as the moca adapter are only gigabit rated. So theres no need to use anything higher than 5e if you are purchasing new. 5e and above will work, so get the most cost effective solution. You just need one new cable, if the other one is long enough for your application.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It doesnt matter, all will work at the full 1Gbps speed so get whatever you like best. Cat6 would be the best for future compatibility, but cat5e will work just fine. Cat6, 6a or 7 only make a difference with speeds faster than 1 Gbps or long distances. Ethernet cables are interchangeable, so you do not need to buy two to match.
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