Connecting PCs To A Network

[Bob Phillips]

I have a Netgear DG834GT ADSL/Router, with one PC hard-wired in, and a few
laptops connecting via Wi-Fi.

I am getting a new PC and this is going up into the loft for my development.
I want to connect this also, and I was wondering what sort of cable I should
use. I have a length of cable that was used to connect a PC to a floor LAN
port, it has usual Ethernet type connectors at each end. It will fit, but
should I look for best quality (whatever that is), and what do I do if it is
too short. Should I consider Wi-Fi for this box also.

All advice would be welcomed. B TW, the box will be XP-Pro, but I will
install Virtual PC and have other stuff on as well.

Thanks

Bob

 

[Peter Gniewek]

I would recommend an Ethernet J-45 cable.
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[Bob Phillips]

Does the signal deteriorate at any point, needing boosters or whatever?

Bob

 

[Yves Leclerc]

What is the distance from the router to the "area" of this new PC? I believe
that if the cable is correctly made, the max length of the cable is about 300
feet / 100 m. After, you will need to look at specialised cable boosters or
repeaters.

 

[Bob Phillips]

Thanks Yves, that will be sufficient.

Bob

What is the distance from the router to the "area" of this new PC? I believe
that if the cable is correctly made, the max length of the cable is about 300
feet / 100 m. After, you will need to look at specialised cable boosters or