Bad news, my Ethernet cable got chewed up by my cat. Should I choose to buy a patch cable or assemble one myself?
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Personal suggestion: If the demand is not far or you don’t have a technical background, it is better to use a patch cable.
The reasons are as follows: The patch cables from manufacturers are mainly used for short-distance connections, such as from the router to the computer, from the optical modem to the router, from the router to the switch, etc.
Suppose you decide to make your cable. In that case, you will need to prepare RJ45 connectors, the corresponding length and type of cable, crimping tools (if you are using non-crimping RJ45 connectors, you do not need to prepare this tool), scissors, and a tester (used to check if the RJ45 connector is successfully crimped).
Therefore, patch cables are still better from the ease of use perspective.
well, I don’t know how long the cable you require. It’s hard to compare the cost of a patch cable or DIY an Ethernet cable. If you have experience before, and you have the tools at home, it is easy for you to DIY an Ethernet cable. Buy if you are a novice, and don’t have any cables or tools. Just buy a brand patch cable, it will be easier and cheaper than DIY.
Well, patch cables sold on the market are not always high-quality. You may buy a poor-performance CCA cable. Why not make your own Ethernet cable if you love DIY projects?