Internet Wire

[Beng]

To connect my computer to the router port, I need long wire (5 meters). Any idea where to find in CNX ? Thanks.

[Sealbash]

If you can not find one, they are not difficult to make. Some Cat 5 wire, a couple of terminals, and a pair of crimping pliers. On second thought, buy a few extra terminals, sometimes it takes more than one try.

[kaptainrob]

IT Square, Computer Plaza, Panthip ... or any local PC shop will make to order.

[Beng]

IT Square, Computer Plaza, Panthip ... or any local PC shop will make to order.

Thank you. Will they do while I'm waiting ?

[kaptainrob]

IT Square, Computer Plaza, Panthip ... or any local PC shop will make to order.

Thank you. Will they do while I'm waiting ?

Most of the shops have workshops onsite or nearby and if cable not 'in stock' it should only take 15mins to sort.

[Beng]

IT Square, Computer Plaza, Panthip ... or any local PC shop will make to order.

Thank you. Will they do while I'm waiting ?

Most of the shops have workshops onsite or nearby and if cable not 'in stock' it should only take 15mins to sort.

Cheers Rob.

[amexpat]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

[Konini]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

I fully agree with this - after 6 months of constantly resetting the router, I ditched the Billion one that TOT installed and bought a 1,500 baht TP Link. It has been worth every cent I paid.

[Greenside]

At the back right hand corner of Computer City (that's the one on the moat nearest RAM Hospital and next door to the new Power Buy under construction) is Winner Accessories. They carry a really useful selection of cables (including the one you're looking for) and all manner of things that are almost impossible to find at any of the computer stores in town. Hard cases for those spare Disk Drives? USB3 and Firewire cards for PCs? Short coloured patch cables for your router? That's the place to start looking....

[worgeordie]

Amorn,ground floor Big C on superhighway and several

other locations, stocks RJ 45 cables of various lengths,

CAT 3 are the best, not expensive.

regards Worgeordie

[Beng]

Thanks for all the replies. I bought a ready made 10 m wire at computer city for 150 Baht. The 5 m is 100 Baht.

Not shure about the quality, but it works.

[2fishin2]

Cable is cable....

[amexpat]

Cable is as cable does.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

[Beng]

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[Beng]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

I've thought about that as I DISLIKE HAVING WIRES ALL AROUND.

Is it easy to configure a new router ?? Or do I need a specialist ?

[kaptainrob]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

I've thought about that as I DISLIKE HAVING WIRES ALL AROUND.

Is it easy to configure a new router ?? Or do I need a specialist ?

It's easy to configure but buy a trusted brand and recommended model, not that which a certain shop may wish to flog. DLink, Linksys and Netgear are among the good brands.

[naboo]

I find wireless becomes less reliable now with many devices connected - mobiles, tablets, laptops, TV, desktop...... I have connected my heavy data devices, PC and TV, by cable - the more robust feeling white cable is longer lasting than blue - leaving the wireless for mobiles, tablets and the laptop. Much more reliable now.

[amexpat]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

I've thought about that as I DISLIKE HAVING WIRES ALL AROUND.

Is it easy to configure a new router ?? Or do I need a specialist ?

Pretty easy. My D-Link router needed my 3BB password so I took a recent bill to a branch office and they knew just what I needed.

[Beng]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

I've thought about that as I DISLIKE HAVING WIRES ALL AROUND.

Is it easy to configure a new router ?? Or do I need a specialist ?

It's easy to configure but buy a trusted brand and recommended model, not that which a certain shop may wish to flog. DLink, Linksys and Netgear are among the good brands.

Thanks again Rob. I'll keep that in mind.

[Beng]

I find wireless becomes less reliable now with many devices connected - mobiles, tablets, laptops, TV, desktop...... I have connected my heavy data devices, PC and TV, by cable - the more robust feeling white cable is longer lasting than blue - leaving the wireless for mobiles, tablets and the laptop. Much more reliable now.

I've got the blue one and it feels cheapish indeed. Where to find the white one ??

[bangmai]

the one I bought from 3BB has worked flawlessly for over a year. 650 thb, I connect my laptop at 100% strength. They ran the install on it, since I do not use Windows.

[Konini]

_{It is just possible that if the router was supplied by the ISP, you would do well to replace it with a good wireless router and skip the cabling.}

_{Maybe they've improved over the last few years but the ones included with installation were a tad junky.}

I've thought about that as I DISLIKE HAVING WIRES ALL AROUND.

Is it easy to configure a new router ?? Or do I need a specialist ?

Pretty easy. My D-Link router needed my 3BB password so I took a recent bill to a branch office and they knew just what I needed.

This. I bought mine from the TOT shop and they configured it so it was literally plug and play when I got it home, I assume that if you bought elsewhere and took it in they would do it for you (if not the shop where you buy ii, who I assume also would) although it is easy providing you know your password.

[naboo]

I find wireless becomes less reliable now with many devices connected - mobiles, tablets, laptops, TV, desktop...... I have connected my heavy data devices, PC and TV, by cable - the more robust feeling white cable is longer lasting than blue - leaving the wireless for mobiles, tablets and the laptop. Much more reliable now.

I've got the blue one and it feels cheapish indeed. Where to find the white one ??

I had the blue one, a year later it was broken, I went back to the same computer shop, just a local place, the white one was alongside it on the shelf, about 30B more. They're fibre optics, so perspex (I think) inside not copper, so won't be as hard, but there is a definite difference in the feel of the quality.

Sorry, unless you too live in Lamphun, I can't help you.

edit: Maybe I can. This cable on Lazada seems to be priced at a higher price point, I assume its better quality.

[2fishin2]

I find wireless becomes less reliable now with many devices connected - mobiles, tablets, laptops, TV, desktop...... I have connected my heavy data devices, PC and TV, by cable - the more robust feeling white cable is longer lasting than blue - leaving the wireless for mobiles, tablets and the laptop. Much more reliable now.

I've got the blue one and it feels cheapish indeed. Where to find the white one ??

I had the blue one, a year later it was broken, I went back to the same computer shop, just a local place, the white one was alongside it on the shelf, about 30B more. They're fibre optics, so perspex (I think) inside not copper, so won't be as hard, but there is a definite difference in the feel of the quality.

Sorry, unless you too live in Lamphun, I can't help you.

edit: Maybe I can. This cable on Lazada seems to be priced at a higher price point, I assume its better quality.

Hahah not fibre optics. The only difference between blue and white cable is actually the color/material of the cover/sheath which is what you are looking at. The blue is hard, white is soft. The blue has a tendency to crack easier. The sheathing really has no effect on the cable itself. Nobody at home uses fibre optic cabling, its a version of 5/6. Using fibre optic cabling at home would mean special adapters and cabling to connect to computers.

[Beng]

I find wireless becomes less reliable now with many devices connected - mobiles, tablets, laptops, TV, desktop...... I have connected my heavy data devices, PC and TV, by cable - the more robust feeling white cable is longer lasting than blue - leaving the wireless for mobiles, tablets and the laptop. Much more reliable now.

I've got the blue one and it feels cheapish indeed. Where to find the white one ??

I had the blue one, a year later it was broken, I went back to the same computer shop, just a local place, the white one was alongside it on the shelf, about 30B more. They're fibre optics, so perspex (I think) inside not copper, so won't be as hard, but there is a definite difference in the feel of the quality.

Sorry, unless you too live in Lamphun, I can't help you.

edit: Maybe I can. This cable on Lazada seems to be priced at a higher price point, I assume its better quality.

Hahah not fibre optics. The only difference between blue and white cable is actually the color/material of the cover/sheath which is what you are looking at. The blue is hard, white is soft. The blue has a tendency to crack easier. The sheathing really has no effect on the cable itself. Nobody at home uses fibre optic cabling, its a version of 5/6. Using fibre optic cabling at home would mean special adapters and cabling to connect to computers.

Thanks for the info.