Monoprice 102163 50ft Purple Cat5e Ethernet Cable

The Monoprice 102163 is a 50-foot Cat5e Ethernet patch cable built with 24AWG stranded pure copper conductors—an important distinction from cheaper cables that use copper-clad aluminum, which can degrade signal quality and break down faster over time. Each end terminates in an RJ45 connector with 50-micron gold-plated contacts, providing corrosion resistance and a dependable electrical connection that holds up through repeated plug-and-unplug cycles. With a 350MHz bandwidth rating, the cable comfortably supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds for streaming, file transfers, gaming, and general internet use.

The purple jacket makes this cable easy to identify when tracing runs through a tangle of networking equipment—a small but practical advantage in setups with multiple cables. As an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, it is designed for standard residential and commercial environments where electromagnetic interference is not a significant concern. At 50 feet, it provides enough length for most room-to-room or desk-to-router runs without exceeding Cat5e's 100-meter maximum specification. For users whose networking needs do not exceed Gigabit speeds, this Monoprice cable offers reliable, well-constructed connectivity at an accessible price point.