Chances are you’ve come across an Ethernet cable where the small plastic tab that holds the plug in place has broken off. We have a crimper on hand and usually just throw on a new RJ45 connector ...

Place your computer closer to the router or use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to your router. Switch off other multiple devices that are connected to the same network. Restart your router.

Although swapping a Cat-5e patch cable with a Cat-7 one between ... of one’s mind by this point is where the twists in ‘Ethernet cables’ (twisted pair cabling) are relevant.