long internet cable

[wan_amri]

I have broadband internet with NTL (Virgin Media). It is wired connection where the ethernet cable (RJ45 ???) runs from the TV set top box to my computer. This cable is only about 5 metre long.

Can I use longer cable (I'm thinking about 20 metres) instead of this short one?

If I can, will it any standard ethernet cable be compatible to be used for NTL wired broadband internet?

And where can I buy this kind of cable?

Note: I'm not keen of having wireless.

Thanks.

[vehelpfulguy]

I have Telewest (Virgin media) and have an ethernet cable running from the router downstairs up to my office on the first floor.

I think I bought a 20 metre cable, and yes, you can use a standard Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors at either end.

(You may see Cat6 offered but this is more expensive and a higher quality than you need, Cat 5 will suffice). Make sure you DONT buy a crossover cable.

You can buy cables like this at PC World (cost about �20 maybe), or any online computer store will sell them (Novatech etc)

Or you can buy Micro Mart magazine and find a local computer fair where you can buy cables much cheapers (and many other computer related things cheaper)

http://www.micromart.co.uk/

[teash]

I bought a similar length cable (ethernet one) from Scan and costs me just over a fiver

[fo3nix]

You want something like this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/16471

[Phantaxus]

I just make my own - perk of the job i suppose

[wan_amri]

Thanks for all the answers I have received. This weekend I'm going to get one that advised by "vehelpfulguy", and I will post here again of the result.

[tezestwing]

Hi wan I also have Virgin Media from my point of entry at the TV set box splitter I have approx 30 mtrs of white cable that they supplied to reach upstairs I had to run it round and under floors etc to my desk, my point is would they provide you with extra on request or would they charge you HTH Tez

[wan_amri]

Hi Tez,
To be honest, I have not asked the Virgin about that yet. I am going to find out.
The supplied me only about 5 metre long.
Cheers.

[wan_amri]

Hello vehelpfulguy,
Thanks for advice and now I have got the long cable and hooray it works.
Thanks.