Monoprice 100287 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 3ft Gray

The Monoprice 100287 Cat5e Ethernet Crossover Cable is a 3-foot networking cable built for direct PC-to-PC connections. Unlike standard patch cables that route through switches or routers, a crossover cable swaps the transmit and receive pairs, enabling two computers to communicate directly. This makes it a useful tool for quick file transfers, ad-hoc networking, or diagnostics where network infrastructure is unavailable. The gray jacket blends unobtrusively into most desktop setups.

Where this cable distinguishes itself from cheaper alternatives is in its materials. The 24AWG stranded conductors use 100% pure bare copper wire rather than copper-clad aluminum, ensuring full compliance with UL Code 444, the National Electrical Code, and TIA-568-C standards. The RJ45 connectors feature 50-micron gold plating—five times the thickness found on many budget cables—which improves contact reliability and resists corrosion over time. With 350 MHz bandwidth and Cat5e performance, the cable comfortably handles Gigabit Ethernet speeds across its short 3-foot run.