Reddit reviews Mediabridge Ethernet Cable (100 Feet) - Supports Cat6 / Cat5e / Cat5 Standards, 550MHz, 10Gbps - RJ45 Computer Networking Cord (Part# 31-399-100X)

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Ethernet-Cable-100-Feet/dp/B003RCEAB8/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GWAHMHHHZSPDW2GG65P2

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That is ridiculous. The most annoying answer you can get from any of us is "just spend money!!" which is stupid and beside the point. But in case you want a cheaper alternative to a $60 game, you COULD grab a 100ft ethernet cable [on amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B003RCEAB8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1464400902&sr=8-3&keywords=100ft+ethernet+cable) and just run it to the modem to upload your saves once in a while and store it when you're not using it. Lame, I know.

Sorry man, this is crap. I play on PC but I have an XBONE and I'd be pissed if that happened to me.

"Has to be close to router".
Bitch please.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003RCEAB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xZeaBbDHZY8VT

$12.95 w/ One Day shipping available

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B003RCEAB8

This is the correct answer. Not only will it be the highest performing option and the most reliable option, but it'll also be the cheapest option. Monoprice will sell you one for ~$13, Amazon Prime for $13, 100ft each.

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B003RCEAB8

I bought a couple of these

Then just string em up or lay em on the floor and kinda tack em to the walls using small hooks or small nails after bending them a bit to hold the wire.

Like... A network cable.

Just buy a roll of this and run it to the room you would like to use it in.

To make it pretty, I would run the 100ft cable to the back of this

Get two more smaller Ethernet cables, run one from the outlet into this switch (any port on it) if you want more ports in the other room, and then the other short cable from the switch to your PC.

This would be the best, most professional way of getting Ethernet into your room. It'll be much more stable and provide better performance than a WiFi dongle.

Get one.

13 bux

Speed doesn't matter, you are going to have more hiccups on wifi than on ethernet and hiccups are exactly what you don't want because they make matches feel super laggy and shitty.

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Ethernet-Cable-100-Feet/dp/B003RCEAB8/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1521658264&sr=1-9&keywords=ethernet+cable

Not really, I use a 50-foot ethernet cable. A wifi-adapter is like $35 or so and it's only decently reliable. This one here seems to have really nice reviews and it's less than $13 with prime.

Ideally you want ethernet cable ($13 for 100ft) but if that's not possible you probably want to look into a range extender (Netgear and TP-Link have some popular ones that just plug into a walloutlet). If you are going to use the range extender I would then at least try to have a wired connection to that.

Have you actually identified the source of lag? Not enough upload bandwidth? Old modem? Shitty wireless coverage? Bad wireless adapter?

A new router isn't going to magically fix the situation if the problem lies elsewhere. I will give you some recommendations for a whole setup replacement, just don't buy without doing some basic research to make sure it will solve your dad's problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Edgerouter-ERLITE-3-Desktop-Router/dp/B00HXT8EKE - Capable of 1gb/s line rate.

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Ap-AC-Lite-UAPACLITEUS/dp/B015PR20GY - Get 2-3 of those for maximum coverage, space them apart evenly.

https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SB6190-DOCSIS-Cable/dp/B016PE1X5K - Fastest cable modem on the market currently.

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Ethernet-Cable-100-Feet/dp/B003RCEAB8 - Get whatever lengths you need, make sure it is at least Cat5e. 100 feet Cat6 for $13 is a great price, get a couple of those if you aren't sure.

Head over to /r/homenetworking if you have any questions or would just like someone else to look over my choices.

Yes, my phone is connected via WiFi to the same router that I have an Ethernet connection with. This is the one I'm using.

yeah I just noticed it on website
also
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B003RCEAB8/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1425369879&sr=1-3&keywords=ethernet+cable

CAT5e is what you want - this would work: http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B003RCEAB8/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452186484&sr=1-6&keywords=ethernet+cable

Here is a 100FT one. That should be enough, you can change to a smaller one if need be.

This might sound like a lot of work but at my old place I got this 100 ft ethernet cable for my Wii U and it still serves me pretty well. It was well worth it. Without a cable unless you've got amazing WiFi you'll probably run into a lot of issues that'll sap the fun right out of playing.

So ive been looking into everything.

Retro pie was a little tough but I got it. Kodi seems to be for streaming music and shows that I already have downloaded, correct? Am I able to go to youtube/twitch with that? And the roku stick is for netflix? Does that sound about right?

The pi seems to only have one ethernet port correct? And that will be used to connect to my computer so I can play games from steam? I didnt realize you can use ethernet as an hmdi cord thats pretty cool. I already have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B003RCEAB8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

Thats good right?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RCEAB8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I ordered that one, though I can still cancel it. It says it supports Cat 6 and Cat 5. Someone else is also saying I should get Cat 7.

Does it matter if I don't have Fiber internet? I don't think I do, but I'm not 100% sure.

use ethernet cable, thank me later

best 13$ of your life