which cable

I need to move my Linksys modem/router and need a longer cable to do this.
I've seen cables labelled Cat 5e and Cat 6. Presumably 6 is a better
quality, but I don't know if I need that. The cable is currently about 1.5 -
2 metres and I need one about 10-15 metres. Any advice please.

The router is connected to my desktop via the existing cable, and there's a
laptop connected wirelessly. I have a 1MB service

Thanks

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> I need to move my Linksys modem/router and need a longer cable to do this.
> I've seen cables labelled Cat 5e and Cat 6. Presumably 6 is a better
> quality, but I don't know if I need that. The cable is currently about 1.5 -
> 2 metres and I need one about 10-15 metres. Any advice please.
>
> The router is connected to my desktop via the existing cable, and there's a
> laptop connected wirelessly. I have a 1MB service
>
Cat5e is fine. For that length a multistranded patch cable will be
okay, but you might want to consider proper fixed wiring using solid
core cable with a wall-mounted socket at each end as a neater solution.

Thanks Rob - may well go down that road eventually, but first have to test
if the repositioning will work. I'm new to all this - my original network
was to link my PC wirelessly to my wife's laptop in her office directly
above my own - and it worked perfectly - excellent signal. But then one of
the "children" left home and my wife decided to convert that bedroom into
her office instead. But it's on the opposite side of the house, several
walls away, and the signal is not reliable - varies between low and
non-existent. So I want to try moving the router closer, but without losing
the direct cabled connection to my PC. If it works I'll probably look at
what you suggest as a more permanent solution.

But I'm also looking into signal boosting. See my next post into this group
if you're interested!

Thanks for the reply.