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cat 5e wire that came with Nighthawk router
My new Netgear router came with a VERY thin black wire that is labeled Cat 5e. All the videos and my current wire from the modem to the router is a thick yellow wire labeled also Cat 5e. Is 5E 5E no matter its color or thickness? Can I use my existing Cat 5E instead of the one supplied with the router? My existing wire is a bit longer and will accommodate where I need to place the router.
Thank you..can I use the thinner one that was in the Nighthawk package to connect my laptop to the router when doing firmware updates to get the wired connection needed?
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yes you can use your existing cat5e cable.
Some debate cable thickness but in a 6ft run, you aren't going to see a difference.
Thank you..can I use the thinner one that was in the Nighthawk package to connect my laptop to the router when doing firmware updates to get the wired connection needed?
