Ethernet Cable

[pcmagic]

Im getting an xbox 360 next weekend and I'm going live, Only thing is my xbox and router will be like approx 5 meters away from each other.

Is it possible to get long Ethernet Cables ? ...would a CAT5 cable work?

 

[Geoff]

5 meters isnt that long, you can go up to 100M with an ethernet cable without a repeater or a similar device. You can find 5M ethernet cables pretty much everywhere for pretty cheap.

 

[tobywuk]

im using a 25m cable from my router in my study to my xbox in my bedroom

 

[pcmagic]

Would any of these two do ?

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_3615.html

http://www.ukdvdr.co.uk/shop/UTP-category-5e-patch-20m-BLUE-pr-17004.html

 

[kobaj]

The first will, but if Im reading this correctly the second link is crossover which will not work.

EDIT: Im an idiot and had a link up to newegg open, my bad. Both cables will work.

 

[spitviper]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812105309

I use that same cord accept the 100ft to go from my router to my xbox I never lag on it its great

 

[pcmagic]

The first will, but if Im reading this correctly the second link is crossover which will not work.

EDIT: Im an idiot and had a link up to newegg open, my bad. Both cables will work.

Thanks,

Though how come the blue cable is 20m and is only 5 pounds and the black cable is 7.5m for 8 pounds, just dear?

 

[Geoff]

Thanks,

Though how come the blue cable is 20m and is only 5 pounds and the black cable is 7.5m for 8 pounds, just dear?

It could be that one comes in a package or something. But both cables are the same thickness, quality, etc.

 

[pcmagic]

Thanks very much..

Does the xbox need any special lead or will they work?

 

[Geoff]

Thanks very much..

Does the xbox need any special lead or will they work?

I believe the XBox/360 has an ethernet port built in, so any standard ethernet cord (RJ-45) will work.