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An '''ethernet cord''' or '''ethernet cable''' is a cable that is used to connect a computer to a [[network]] and resembles a phone cord.
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An '''Ethernet cord''' or '''Ethernet cable''' is a cable that is used to connect a computer to a [[network]] and resembles a phone cord.
  
==Where to get==
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==Where to get one==
Ethernet cords can be purchased on campus at the [[鶹Ƶ BookMark]] for a reasonable price. Additionally, most technology retailers such as Best Buy or Circuit City carry ethernet cords. If you prefer to shop online, [http://amazon.com Amazon.com] and [http://newegg.com Newegg.com] are safe retailers.
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Please stop by the Technology Services office in Olin to pick one up, free of charge. If you need one longer than 25 feet, you will need to buy one at any computer retail store. We have lengths of 5ft, 7ft, 14ft, and 25ft.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 20 November 2014

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An Ethernet cord or Ethernet cable is a cable that is used to connect a computer to a network and resembles a phone cord.

Where to get one

Please stop by the Technology Services office in Olin to pick one up, free of charge. If you need one longer than 25 feet, you will need to buy one at any computer retail store. We have lengths of 5ft, 7ft, 14ft, and 25ft.

Length

A length of 25 feet should be adequate for most students and situations.