Choosing the Right Network Cable

When connecting your computer to the network, you must use a network cable (also known as an Ethernet or CAT–5/CAT–6 cable). A regular phone cable will not work, even though it looks similar to a network cable.

Network cables can be purchased at the OSU Bookstore.

Phone & Network Cable Differences

• The jack at the end of network cables is wider than a phone's cable.
• Network cables are usually thicker and more round than a telephone cable.
• Network cables usually have more wires then phone cables.
• Network cables have larger RJ-45 connectors and phone cables usually have smaller RJ-11 connectors.

The network cable is larger gray cable and the phone cable the smaller is beige cable.