Network cables
A network (Ethernet) cable from the router to the TV or streaming box is more reliable than Wi-Fi, especially for 4K and live channels over Freely. A Cat6 cable is plenty for any home broadband.
Cat6 network cable, 2m£1.68 at TV Cables
See itCat6 network cable: best value by length
1m
CAT6 LSOH Network Ethernet Patch Cable Orange 1m
£1.37free delivery
64 options at this length; this is the cheapest in stock.
2m
2m Slim Gigabit Network Cable CAT6 Low Smoke 2.8mm D Green
£1.68free delivery
29 options at this length; this is the cheapest in stock.
3m
3m Slim Gigabit Network Cable CAT6 Low Smoke 2.8mm D Blue
£2.09free delivery
8 options at this length; this is the cheapest in stock.
5m
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10m
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20m
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When you need one
- The TV or box is near the router, or you can run a cable to it.
- Wi-Fi drops out or buffers in that room.
Worth knowing
- Can't run a cable? Powerline adapters send the network through your mains wiring, and mesh Wi-Fi spreads the signal.
- Cat5e works too. Cat6 costs about the same and suits faster broadband.
Quick answers
- Is a wired connection better for streaming?
- Usually. It doesn't drop out or slow down when others use the Wi-Fi, which helps with 4K and live TV over broadband.
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