Ethernet Cable (Cat 6, Gigabit)
The Ethernet Cable (Cat 6, Gigabit) with RJ-45 connectors supports Gigabit (1Gbps) wired networking. Cat 6 cabling handles Gigabit at up to 100m and even 10G at up to 55m. Always faster and more stable than Wi-Fi for TVs, consoles, streaming devices, and desktops. Backward compatible with 100Mbps and 10Mbps networks.
RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet)
The RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet) supports 100Mbps Fast Ethernet — the minimum viable wired network speed. Found on budget smart TVs, older streaming devices, and legacy network equipment. Same physical RJ-45 connector as Gigabit, but runs 10× slower. If your device has this instead of Gigabit, 4K streaming may buffer on wired connections.
The RJ-45 (10GBASE-T Ethernet) supports 10Gbps networking for high-performance workstations, NAS systems, and servers. Requires Cat 6a or better cabling for full speed at 100m. Same physical RJ-45 plug as Gigabit Ethernet but with tighter signal requirements. Overkill for home use unless you're running a serious NAS or editing 4K video over the network.
The RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) supports 2.5Gbps speeds — 2.5× faster than Gigabit over the same Cat 5e cable. Found on newer gaming motherboards, high-end laptops, and NAS devices. Uses the same physical RJ-45 plug as Gigabit Ethernet. Backward compatible with 1Gbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps networks.
The RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) is the standard wired network connector supporting up to 1Gbps speeds. Found on laptops, desktops, TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. Uses the 8P8C modular plug on Cat 5e or better Ethernet cable. Gigabit Ethernet is the baseline for reliable streaming, gaming, and file transfers — faster and more stable than Wi-Fi for stationary devices.
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