Monoprice 100134 7FT Cat5e 350MHz UTP Ethernet Cable Blue

The Monoprice 100134 is a 7-foot Cat5e Ethernet cable built with the kind of materials that matter for reliable networking. The 24AWG bare copper conductors are a meaningful quality indicator — cheaper cables often use copper-clad aluminum (CCA), which can degrade signal quality over time and doesn't meet the Cat5e specification as reliably. With bare copper throughout, this cable maintains consistent electrical performance and is more durable at the connection points where repeated plugging and unplugging can stress the conductor material. The 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts further ensure clean, corrosion-resistant connections every time you plug in.

Rated for 350MHz bandwidth, the Monoprice 100134 comfortably handles Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) traffic, making it well-suited for connecting PCs, game consoles, streaming devices, routers, and switches in home or office networks. The 7-foot length hits a practical sweet spot for connecting devices within the same room or rack without leaving a tangle of excess cable. For most current networking needs, Cat5e remains perfectly adequate, though users with multi-gig switches or NAS setups should note that speeds above 1 Gbps require Cat6 or better cabling.