Are Ethernet Cables All The Same For Gaming?

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Players who want to get the most out of their online games will want to pick up an Ethernet Cable. Although it's possible to play and enjoy many online multiplayer games using a Wi-Fi connection, Ethernet offers superior stability that can't (yet) be replicated by a truly wireless connection. Those that are «hardwired» directly into their Internet Modem via this tethered method will unlock faster Internet speeds and should experience fewer issues with drops and data loss.

Gaming On Ethernet Vs. WiFI

But buying an Ethernet Cable can be a pretty daunting experience for the average player that has spent their time gaming on a wireless connection. There are an array of Ethernet Cable types, usually signified by a «Cat» number. But what exactly does this number mean and do players need a specific type of Ethernet Cable to play online games? Thankfully, purchasing an Ethernet Cable for video games in mind isn't an especially drawn-out process. Here's an in-depth look at Ethernet Cables and if they're all the same inside.

The first thing players will notice about the breadth of Ethernet Cables available for purchase online is that each one comes with a specific Cat Number (I.E. Cat 5, Cat 6, etc). This abbreviation is short for «Category» and it helps to specify what the sorts of speeds that the Ethernet itself is «rated» for. The Category rating itself is decided by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and pertains directly to the maximum Internet speeds that a particular cable can handle.

When the IEEE first began to rate cables, they assigned the Cat 1 variant a max load of 1 Mbps. These cables were mainly used for phone lines and early modems. As time passed, the IEEE began to rate newer cables with