How Many Wires Needed For Ethernet?
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Typically, you will need four wires for the Ethernet cable. This is usually two pairs of twisted copper wires. However, it can depend on the type of Ethernet cable being used. Fiber optic cables may require more wires, while Category 5e cables need only two pairs.