Is there a reason my old yellow cat 5e patch cable that I run from the modem directly to a device works with my desktop, netbook, and 360, but my new black one works only with my netbook, 360 and NOT my desktop? Shouldn't all cat 5e cable work with any device that uses them?
if the cable is operational for something, there is nothing wrong with the cable, it must be your computers cable port of programming
yes they should, my only guess is the black cable is slightly faulty. if you have built/crimped a cat5 you might know what i mean, one of the colour cables inside might not be fully crimped. Simply get another cable or keep using the yellow one.
Also to above answer, is there such thing as a cable port programming for a network cable lol??
Just got an ASUS RT-N13u Wireless N Router. It's been great so far, however, except on this problem I found. here is the situation:
I connected two PC's on LAN Port 1 and 2.
PC1 @LAN PORT 1 – uses the ethernet cable that came with the package – about 1m of length (Does anyone know if its a CAT5, CAT5E, or CAT6?)
PC2 @LAN PORT 2 – uses a 5M CAT5E patch cord.
The problem is when I turn on PC2, it never connects thru the router – no lights at all, no internet access either – but the wireless, other ports are working. I have to REPLUG/RECONNECT it again so it will work. I really find it very strange since it perfectly works with LAN PORT 1 and 4 without hiccups.
To make the story much more complicated, I tried using the ethernet cable that came with the package @ PC2 – to my surprise, all ports WORKED. Is the router faulty? or is it ethernet cable? IP conflict? What type of cable should I use (CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6)? I'm leaning towards the idea that the ethernet cable is faulty but want to hear from experts prior to sending it back.
Thanks in advance.
Question 1 – look at the lettering along the length of the cable. it should be labeled Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. if it is not labeled, then assume Cat5.
Question 2 – The 5m Cat5e cable is bad. Replace it with a Cat6 cable. No indication of any problem with the router.