The advantage of a network cable is for me, no loss of speed, no radio & transmission interruption, high security and no radio radiation exposure. A connection Router / Telekom with a notebook (new) with Windows, there 8.1.sollte be. Laying study into the bedroom (!!). The use of a switch (see in my review) is not available in 8.1 failed with Windows. The existing cable has for my applications, a sufficient data transfer (up to 1000 Mbit / S, or 1Gigabit per second, at 100 megahertz (subject to change). The cable is unshielded. However, since no sources of interference are present, usually almost always without problems , Connect Before installing always the network cable to the notebook and the router. Computer and everything runs automatically, without their own setting. Broadband connection is established. The broadband symbol appears. The laying of this flat cable under the baseboard, the carpeting and two doors was done quickly. Without this effort, otherwise laborious relocation was completed in 30 minutes. Without wall perforation! For an incredible low price, a must for me despite Accessories wireless. Full ***** star for price and performance.