Essential Components for Wired Networks
Be sure to purchase the correct components before you install a wired network. The major components consist of the cable, router and network adapters.
Cables
You should opt for fast Ethernet or the 100 Base T cable. Ethernet (RJ-45) looks like telephone cables with somewhat thicker wire and jacks. It is also known as Cat 5e or Twisted Pair Ethernet with corresponding speed ratings of 10, 100, and 1,000. Every PC requires a separate network adapter.