ethernet

  • How to Buy the Right Ethernet Cable

    How to Buy the Right Ethernet Cable

    Choosing an ethernet cable for your home network seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than you might think, especially if you don’t know what all the different names and numbers mean. If you just go with the highest numbers, you could end up spending too much money on something you don’t really need. Luckily,…


  • Are You Using The Right Ethernet Cable Speed? [Infographic]

    Ethernet cables are the lifeblood of any wired internet network. While they all look very similar on the outside, these cables can potentially affect the speed of your home network depending on which type you’re using. This infographic breaks down the key differences between Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6 ethernet cables – including how much you…


  • NBN Co Has Launched A 1Gbps Speed Tier For The Big End Of Town

    NBN Co has launched a new Enterprise Ethernet product over its broadband access network for business and government customers. Boasting point-to-point fibre connections with ‘symmetrical’ speeds of up to 1Gbps, it has been billed as the network’s first internationally compliant wholesale offering. Here are the details.


  • Why You Should Regularly Check Your Internet Speeds

    Why You Should Regularly Check Your Internet Speeds

    If you aren’t checking your Internet speeds on a weekly basis, you might not know when there’s a problem. You aren’t likely to notice a difference between 150 Mbps and 80 Mbps download speeds when you’re browsing websites, watching (1080p) YouTube, or chatting with friends, but if you’re downloading a huge Fortnite update, why drive…