Questions tagged [cable]
In electronics, a cable is 1 or more wires (fibers) bound together and running parallel to each other such that larger amounts of data/current can be transmitted at faster speeds than would be accomplished with a lower amount of wires. A cable can refer to an audio, visual, data, electrical or any other numerous types of cables.
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Can I connect a POTS cable over a CAT6a cable?
I currently have a UK Master socket which splits into 2 circuits 4 wire for phone extensions and AB line for RJ11 ADSL2 modems.
I can run POTS extensions from the socket, but I need to extend the AB ...
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What is the effect of using lower Cat# cables in a higher Cat# keystone jacks, when the versions are NOT backwards-compatable?
It is not recommended to use ethernet patch cable in a lower-grade keystone jack (wall outlet), unless there is known backward-compatibility, such as between Cat6 and Cat5e.
Is it acceptable to use ...
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Can a non-detachable USB-C charging cable from a laptop charger be extended?
I have an Acer Swift 3 laptop that charges from a 65W USB-C wall charger it came with. The cable is ~4ft long, but I need it to be a foot longer to comfortably reach the laptop on my desk. ...
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Are there different kinds of SATA power connectors, and if so, what terminology do I need to distinguish them?
I have two power cables that I'm trying to use to hook up multiple hard drives in an Unraid system. Both look superficially like this:
...with a 6-pin connector like this that goes into the power ...
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Identify the cable connector
Please identify this cable connector by model/part number/supplier. It is a cable between a control box and microprocessor. One photo for scale shows the connector next to an RJ45.
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Is connecting 3-pin audio jack to 4-pin slot safe?
I have bought a new headset that has a 3-pin audio jack port. The cable that came with it has 3-pin audio jack 3.5 (I think its also called AUX?) on both sides. Would it be safe to plug it into 4-pin ...
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Wi-Fi point my shed - I don't know what to buy
I have just had fibre installed; I have a Wi-Fi repeater extending the Wi-Fi but my shed is too far away to benefit.
I used to have a cable running from my 4G box to my shed and this worked fine, but ...
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CAT6A home wiring - 100mbps over series-connected runs - gigabit over standalone runs
Was hoping to avoid one posting another "100mbps over CAT6A" posts but here we are! Apologies for the length.
I'm currently running ethernet cables in a 1900s house (UK) as the walls and ...
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Do I need a special cable for this SSD?
I just bought a SanDisk 2 Tb SSD. It's amazing that I can carry so much data in such a tiny package for just $120.
The device has a USB-C port, but SanDisk assumes that my computer has the older USB-A ...
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How to find one end of cat-5e cable hidden in a wall
I have a junction box in my house where seven cat 5E cables originate. The ends of the cables inside the junction box are all attached to a patch panel. I can only find four wall plates in the house ...
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Is the ribbon cable that connects screen and keyboard in a laptop changeable?
I'm not sure if the word changeable even exsists, but it summarizes my question pretty well. I want to know if the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the displayer can be replaced.
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Is it possible to interchange these two sockets since the cables in the wall look the same?
My Ethernet socket isn't working and I'm convinced it has to do with either the socket itself or the cable behind the wall. This picture of my wall sockets (the left the Ethernet socket, the right a ...
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A twisted-pair copper cable terminated according to the TIA/EIA-568A standard on one end and TIA/EIA-568B standard on the opposite end forms a:
I was going through some A+ practice exams when I came across this question:
In modern Ethernet networks, A twisted-pair copper cable terminated according to the TIA/EIA-568A standard on one end and ...
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Why do USB-C cables stop working one one device, but still work on other?
This might be a bit weird question. I have a phone (Samsung Note 20) and other USB-C devices (headphones, tablet, microphone, etc...). When a cable is first used for charging my phone it works fine (...
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How does USB communications work in a mouse?
My Logitech M-UAE96 USB mouse is working properly except for the left button, which does not register all clicks I make and is even more finicky when I try to keep it pressed (drag and drop is hard to ...
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Cat 5e showing crossover when not conneccted
Testing my cat 5E cables as im setting up some adderlink extenders, when i use my cable tester with both ends connected i get connected and straight, if i remove one end of the tester i get crossover ...
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DVI monitor adaptor [closed]
I have a Mac mini 2014 (port HDMI and thunderbolt) and I want to connect it to a DVI only monitor. Which port is the best option? Should I use an adapter or all in one cable?
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Issue with network cable
We recently had a garden studio installed in our back garden and I asked them to lay a network cable (steel armoured) from the front of the house, where the main router is located, to the garden ...
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Internal Drive FAT32 Partition
I have a question about making this work but I'm not sure if it's even possible. So I have a home business involving embroidery. And I use my garage as a shop space with my machine and PC that I use ...
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usb-c cable is not charging laptops, but transmits video
I've bought LG 27UD88-W recently and was going to connect it with type C cable.
The seller didn't include original one and the one I was using with dell for both charging and transmitting video - didn'...
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one switch works two don't- 35m cable
I am connecting my main ISP router to another router via a 35m ethernet cable, however, I have a connectivity problem, a bit long to explain so bear with me:
If I connect the cable between the ISP ...
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Can an ethernet cable on a reel be used at full speed?
I bought 100m of relatively cheap CAT6 FTP ethernet cable on a reel. For testing purposes, I installed RJ45 jacks on the ends to check whether it can be used at 1Gbps. Observing the lights on the ...
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Can I use this power adapter [duplicate]
I have a power adapter that requires me to use an adapter socket as the item is from USA (im in Australia). So I'd like to find an Australian one I can use instead of using the adapter, and came ...
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Cat6 cable test LED mapping
I have a cat6 wired home network and have been trying to replace the jack for one of the cables but there seem to be an issue. When I use the cable tester, I see this sequence:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6&8, ...
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What kind of connector is this (something to USB 2.0)?
What kind of connector is this? On the other side of this cable is a male USB 2.0 connector.
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convert cable modem to connect to a phone jack?
I have an older cable modem and router. They work. I moved to a new place and the internet service is through the phone line.
Is there any way, an adapter or something, that will allow me to connect ...
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Anyone knows the Phillips Picopix projector vga cable
Hello there superusers.
I am on a quest to find a very specific cable ( or an alternative to it). It is a vga+ 3.5mm audio to mini hdmi, reference PPA1150, that are used to connect a computer to a ...
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Can I use generic 40 pin edp display cable for my laptop screen?
I own an Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45-R4GR, which I bought on 20th May, 2021, and it is out of warranty. It has a 2560x1440 screen at 165Hz, and it suddenly had horizontal lines on it. I was watching a ...
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how to connect a usb wireless adapter with usb extension
I have a 3 meter usb extension for my tl wn722n, when I connect to a computer, the device is like connect... disconnect... and keep repeating, I have also shortened it to 0.5 meters and kept repeating,...
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Cable test G pin light up together with pin 5
I'm testing my cat7 cable with a cable tester. Pin 1-8, then G light up one by one. But when at pin 5, both pin 5 and G light up at the same time. Does that mean there is a short circuit between my ...
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Why do the Thunderbolt specifications indicate a max length for the cable?
The Thunderbolt specifications indicate a max length for the cable. Why?
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What is the max USB cable type-A male to type-c male Volt/current/Wattage possible?
I am struggling to understand USB type-C specifications in terms of power supply,
It took me a lot to figure out about USB data bandwidth but now that type-C is used to charge mobiles I need to learn ...
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Cable modem + 300 ft of Coax?
I'm trying to get cable internet to a house in the woods. However, my ISP's connection is about 300 ft away. I want to run a coaxial cable from there to the house, but due to budget constraints, I can'...
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Crimping my own cat5e cables connection issues
I bought bulk cat5e cable so I can do a poe security system.
I bought a tester and it shows my cable is good.
The problem I am running into is that I am testing my cable speed on my ps5.
When I plug ...
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Powering USB Cable From Different Head
I Have a Mikrotik RB951UI-2HND router, and a Huawei E5577 Modem Wi-Fi with modded firmware so it can run without battery (directly from power source). So I want to connect the two together with USB ...
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Do I need to buy a different PSU?
I recently bought a 750W power supply with intent of using it for my 3070 gpu. When I installed it I noticed that the only cables left remaining where the ones in the photo below. Clearly I messed up. ...
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Is there any difference between male VGA connector with blue or black inside?
I found two VGA male-to-male cables. I noticed that the connector in one cable has blue color in the background of pins while the other one has black background as shown:
Is there any difference in ...
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Why do we need to use straight cables to connect 2 unlike devices?
First of all I know today because of Auto-MDIX you can use any type of cable and that where you can use them, i just want to know why use them instead of other cables. a teacher asked me this ...
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USB cables keep damaging - what can cause this?
Over the course of 12 months, I have had three USB cables fail. Details:
The cables belonged to different devices: two belonged to an external hard drive, one to a digital watch
They varied in age (...
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Would it be possible to use old VGA wiring in the walls of our home to carry USB data?
We have an old VGA cable built into our wall. It isn't used any more. But now I need a USB cable, but it is too much effort to build it into the wall. I got an idea to make two reductions USB to VGA, ...
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Network speed slow on CAT5e cables
I have a cable running through my walls directly connected to my modem, and going to a wall socket. When i run a speedtest on my computer by directly connecting to the wall socket, i get around 90 ...
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Coaxial cable length degrades connection performance?
The coaxial cable provided by my ISP was a tad short for my needs. I bought a new one about 5m long (I only need around 3m) and noticed a substantial loss in connection speed and performance.
The ...
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Can an ethernet cable in a bundle be identified if one end is cut and inaccessible?
Just rented a house fully wired with CAT-5 but the ends have all been cut off inside the basement ceiling (14 cables). I'm not permitted to cut any drywall and I'm unable to pull the bundle through ...
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Using a laptop as a second monitor by using a cable
I'd like to know how can I use a laptop (windows 7) as a second monitor by connecting it with a cable to another laptop (windows 10). I want to use a cable, not wifi stuff like spacedesk, zonescreen ...
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DIY Cat6 cables only giving 100Mbps instead of 1Gbps
I've made my own ethernet runs in the past and they've always worked great. I needed to make some more so I got some cable, some RJ45 connectors and a crimper. No matter what I do I can't get the ...
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Monitor USB hub's unusual and faulty behavior with a USB flash drive
Typical USB3-A (PC) to USB3-B (Monitor) upstream port setup, in my case using (intentionally) a 5m long (USB3) cable.
I can connect mouse or keyboard and it works just fine, but when I try 128GB USB3 ...
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What does this cable go to? [closed]
I would like to know what this cord goes to? It has this wrote on it(USB shielded high speed cable 2.0 revision 28AWG/1p+28AWG/2c E119932-1.) Does anyone know what is is for?
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Found 3pin usb cable name. But I don't know the name of this cable
I bought a camera module from AliExpress.
I'm looking for a cable to connect to Nvidia Jetson.
This is the module I used before.
This is using a 3-pin USB cable.
What I want is the cable needed for ...
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Unplug power cable of my monitor
Is it oké that I unplug my power cable of the monitor every night? Or is it bad for the monitor?
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What's the best cable to install when wiring a home for networking (CAT6/6a/7/7a/8)?
Similarly to this question, I'm taking the opportunity, while a relative is remodelling part of their house, to wire that part for data.
I have done plenty of CAT5 and CAT6 cabling in the past. I ...
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