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Cable Matters
Cable Matters Snagless Cat 6 Ethernet Cable
A 20-foot Cat 6 run with a 24 AWG bare copper core and 550 MHz of bandwidth, priced to compete with Cat5e cable
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Overview
Key Features
High-Performance Connectivity: This Cat 6 ethernet cable is designed for superior performance, with a 24 AWG copper wire core. It provides universal connectivity as an ethernet cord for LAN network components such as PCs, servers, printers, routers, and more, ensuring reliable and fast network connections
Advanced Cat6 Technology: Experience Cat6 performance with higher bandwidth at a Cat5e price. This network cable is future-proof, ready for 10-Gigabit Ethernet and backwards compatible with any existing Cat 5 cable network. It meets or exceeds Category 6 performance according to the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standard
Reliable Wired Network Solution: Known variously as a Cat6 network cable, ethernet cable Cat 6, or Cat 6 data/LAN cable, this RJ45 cable offers a more secure and reliable connection than wireless networks. It's ideal for internet connections that demand consistency and security
Durable and Secure Design: The connectors of this ethernet cable feature gold-plated contacts and strain-relief boots for enhanced durability. Bare copper conductors not only improve cable performance but also comply with communication cable specifications
High-Speed Data Transfer: With up to 550 MHz bandwidth, this ethernet cord is ideal for server applications, cloud computing, video surveillance, and streaming high-definition video. It also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE, PoE+, PoE++) for powering devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points, ensuring fast and reliable network performance.
Specifications
Brand
Cable Matters
Category
Cat 6
Length
20 feet
Color
Black
Conductor Gauge
24 AWG
Conductor Material
Bare copper
Bandwidth
Up to 550 MHz
Maximum Speed
10 Gbps / 10-Gigabit Ethernet
Connectors
RJ45, gold-plated contacts
Boot Design
Snagless with strain relief
Standard
Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA 568-C.2 Category 6
PoE Support
PoE, PoE+, PoE++
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 20-foot Cable Matters cable actually deliver 10-Gigabit Ethernet speeds?
It is rated ready for 10-Gigabit Ethernet with up to 550 MHz of bandwidth. Your actual throughput still depends on the router, switch, and network adapters at each end supporting 10G.
Can this cable power an IP camera or access point over the same run?
Yes. Cable Matters lists support for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++, covering IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points powered through the Ethernet connection itself.
Does this cable use bare copper conductors or copper-clad aluminum?
Bare copper. The 24 AWG core is specified as bare copper, which Cable Matters notes improves cable performance and complies with communication cable specifications.
Will it work with my older Cat 5 router and switches?
Yes. The cable is backwards compatible with any existing Cat 5 network, so it drops into current hardware while leaving headroom for a future 10-Gigabit upgrade.
What does the snagless design on this cable actually do?
It shields the RJ45 release tab so it does not catch and snap when the cable is pulled through bundles, rack hardware, or along carpet edges during installation.
Is this cable certified to an industry Category 6 standard?
Yes. Cable Matters states it meets or exceeds Category 6 performance according to the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standard, the specification that defines Cat 6 electrical requirements.
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