# Why you might not want to join two Ethernet cables (and what you should do instead)

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:15:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2285141/ethernet-cables-why-not-join-two-what-do-instead/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-you-might-not-want-to-join-two-ethernet-cables-and-what-you-should-c5ccc3/

Joining two Ethernet cables together with a coupler is rare, but when your cords are suddenly too short, there are better options to extend your network.

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