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Q: QuestionIs this cable for residential or commercial? if its commercial the orange wire should be flipped with the orange.

Asked 6 years ago by Rick.

• A:Answer It's a standard CAT 6 network patch cable. It won't matter if you use it at home or at work. It is NOT a crossover cable.

  Answered 6 years ago by V1kingr

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Q: QuestionI have Century Link, and am just looking for a "shorter" cable. My modem is literally 2 inches from the phone jack, and I have a 25 foot green cable wrapped around and around and around..... Will this cable work?

Asked 6 years ago by Linda.

• A:Answer Yes...maybe try a coax cable

  Answered 6 years ago by Effie

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Q: QuestionIs this the cord I can use for my ps4 pro , I’m moving game into another room and don’t want to use WiFi. Need a longer cord will this cord do

Asked 6 years ago by Tony.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer If both devices have an ethernet port you can use this cord !!!

  Answered 6 years ago by SkullmurphyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat ethernet adapter fits this cable?

Asked 6 years ago by EthernetAdapter.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 50' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Rj46

  Answered 6 years ago by Josh

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Q: QuestionCan this cable been run outdoors? Is is it the weatherproof cat6?

Asked 6 years ago by Outdoorlife.

• A:Answer No, this is not a shielded cable- you would need a cat 6e

  Answered 6 years ago by JdM973

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Q: QuestionI am going to need to run this cable 150 feet to my building what do you recommend burried cable or put in conduit

Asked 6 years ago by Daniels.

• A:Answer Conduit. Keeps it dry. If it ever fails to work conduit makes replacement easier.

  Answered 6 years ago by Sadie

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Q: QuestionDo I need a internet service if I have a Ethernet cord to go online on my ps4?

Asked 6 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer If you plan on playing online then yes you need internet

  Answered 6 years ago by Effie

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Q: QuestionIs this cable solid copper wire or copper clad wire?

Asked 6 years ago by Jeff.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 50' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Copper clad, this is a mid grade cable, expect to spend 2-3x the money for solid.

  Answered 6 years ago by Jordy

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Q: QuestionWill this be good for a laptop?

Asked 6 years ago by Oma.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes they come in different sizes to.

  Answered 6 years ago by Panama

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Q: QuestionCan I use this cable outdoors permanently? I need to run this from my home to the backyard and leave it there. I need it to withstand the elements; rain, sun.

Asked 6 years ago by Jbarrera2019.

• A:Answer I would not recommend using this cable outdoors. You should look for a cable that it rated for outdoor use that can withstand UV rays and water. This cable can easily be punctured if something sharp rubs against it.

  Answered 6 years ago by MDNOLA

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Q: Questionis there a ethernet cable for a laptop?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Cable installed into modem and run from living room through the ceiling across the upstairs attic to my office on the other side of the house.

  Answered 6 years ago by Golflover

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Q: QuestionFor printing from a MacBook Pro smaller one purch. 7/2019 directly to a canon printer without using wif/network is this the correct cable to plug into the printer & the MacBookPro with an adapter? Which adapter do you need to plug into the MacBookPro?

Asked 6 years ago by MegsMom.

• A:Answer As long as you have a network port on your Canon printer, you can use this cable to connect to your MacBook Pro. You will need a USB-C to ethernet adapter.

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  Answered 6 years ago by MDNOLA

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Q: QuestionI have a Wi-Fi router/modem and can't hardly connect to my Xbox one from where I'm at. So I'm looking to wire it with this. Will this give me a good signal?

Asked 6 years ago by Archer.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes. It will be a lot faster.

  Answered 6 years ago by Slash2Freeze

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with PS4?

Asked 6 years ago by Gio.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 25' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes It is. We have the PS4 connected directly to our router and it works excellent.

  Answered 6 years ago by Freddy

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Q: QuestionWould this work if connected to a PlayStation 4.

Asked 6 years ago by Rychlynn.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes that's what it was bought for and it works perfectly....

  Answered 6 years ago by Darecop542

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Q: QuestionI bought this cable and need some nail in cable clips. What is the diameter of this cable?

Asked 7 years ago by Gabe512.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer COAXIAL CABLE is about 3/8" diameter. You could use the same fasteners for CAT 5. Remember not to pinch the cable when you staple them! The cable should slide under the staple a little. Snug, not pinched.

  Answered 5 years ago by 40somethingElectrician

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Q: QuestionIs this shielded?

Asked 7 years ago by Kris.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer yes, the cable is shielded and works great.

  Answered 6 years ago by NadeemVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionKeeps telling me it’s not a Ethernet cable it’s a phone cable?

Asked 7 years ago by Harmsway.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer This is an High speed Ethernet cable, but some telecom business use Ethernet cables for phone line wires.

  Answered 7 years ago by BadowenVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have a Xbox that runs slow with wireless internet, well it run faster with Ethernet.

Asked 7 years ago by Nightfox21.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Absolutely! Multiple devices can slow it down, but no where near as much as on WiFi.

  Answered 6 years ago by Andy

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