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Monoprice 102268 Cat6 1000ft Ethernet Cable

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Monoprice 102268 Cat6 1000ft Ethernet Cable

Name: Monoprice 102268 Cat6 1000ft Ethernet Cable
Brand: Monoprice
SKU: 102268

★★★★★4.5 (215 reviews)

Pull 1,000 feet of pure-copper Cat6 capable of true Gigabit and 10GbE runs — Monoprice's bulk spool built for permanent, in-wall infrastructure.

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Overview

The Monoprice 102268 is a 1,000-foot bulk spool of Cat6 UTP Ethernet cable built around 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors rated to 550 MHz — specs that position it comfortably above the Cat6 baseline of 250 MHz and within reach of 10GbE deployments on shorter runs. The center spine is the key structural differentiator: by physically separating the four twisted pairs, it actively suppresses crosstalk between pairs rather than relying solely on twist-rate variation. Combined with pure copper conductors (not copper-clad aluminum), the result is a cable that meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C.2 standards in a way that cheaper bulk alternatives frequently do not — a distinction that matters significantly in inspected commercial or residential builds.

This spool is built for structured wiring infrastructure: home networking runs, office drops, AV distribution, and any deployment where cable lives in walls or ceilings permanently. The CM fire safety rating satisfies NEC requirements for in-wall use, and the foot-marked jacket keeps installers oriented on long pulls through conduit or cavities. The easy-pull box minimizes the cable management frustration common to bulk spools. Who it's for: network installers, IT generalists wiring offices, and serious home-lab builders who want to do the job once and not revisit it. The 1,000-foot format commits you to a full infrastructure run — it's not appropriate for desk-side patch cables, but for anyone terminating 20+ drops, the per-foot cost is difficult to beat at this compliance level.

Key Features

Monoprice Ethernet cables are made of 100% pure bare copper wire and are therefore fully compliant with UL Code 444 and National Electrical Code TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety standards, which require pure bare copper wire in communications cables.

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 6 Ethernet cable with 24AWG stranded, pure bare copper conductors

Foot-marked jacket help you to track the remaining amount of cable left in the easy-to-pull box

Featuring a center spine that eliminates crosstalk, this cable provides exceptional transmission performance and low signal losses. It supports up to 550 MHz and is suitable for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet.

1000 foot roll with CM (In-Wall) fire safety rating

Specifications

Cable Length

1,000 feet

Cable Type

Cat6 UTP

Conductor Material

Pure bare copper

Wire Gauge

24AWG stranded

Bandwidth

550 MHz

Shielding

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

Fire Safety Rating

CM (In-Wall)

Standards Compliance

UL Code 444, NEC TIA-568-C.2

Supported Standards

Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Pure bare copper conductors ensure UL 444 compliance and maintain low DC resistance across the full 1,000-foot run, critical for signal integrity in long permanent installations.
550 MHz bandwidth headroom exceeds the Cat6 standard minimum, providing margin for 10GbE deployments within supported distances.
CM in-wall fire safety rating makes this cable legal for concealed residential and commercial wiring runs without requiring conduit.
Foot-marked jacket lets you track remaining cable during pulls, eliminating guesswork on long structured wiring jobs.
The easy-pull box design reduces tangling and cable damage during installation — a practical detail that saves time on large deployments.

👎 Cons

Stranded conductors require careful termination — many keystone jacks and patch panel punch-downs are optimized for solid conductor, and improper termination of stranded wire raises insertion loss.
At Cat6 spec, 10GbE is limited to roughly 37–55 meters per the standard; installations expecting full 100-meter 10GbE runs should step up to Cat6A.
UTP shielding provides no protection against EMI in environments with high electrical interference (industrial settings, runs near fluorescent lighting or motor equipment) — shielded STP or F/UTP would be required there.
The 1,000-foot spool format is cost-effective for large jobs but impractical and wasteful for users who only need a few patch runs.
No RJ45 connectors or keystone jacks are included — budget for quality termination hardware separately, as poor connectors undermine the cable's spec compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this cable support 10-Gigabit Ethernet?

Yes — the 550 MHz bandwidth rating exceeds the 250 MHz minimum required for 10GbE over Cat6, though 10GbE at Cat6 spec is distance-limited to approximately 37–55 meters. For full 100-meter 10GbE runs, Cat6A is the appropriate spec.

Is this cable rated for in-wall installation?

Yes. The CM (Communications Multipurpose) fire safety rating on the jacket makes it code-compliant for in-wall and ceiling runs in most residential and commercial installations per NEC guidelines.

What is the advantage of pure bare copper over copper-clad aluminum (CCA)?

Pure bare copper provides lower DC resistance and better signal integrity over long runs. CCA wire increases resistance by approximately 40%, which causes measurable signal degradation on runs approaching 100 meters and fails UL 444 compliance — a real concern in inspected installs.

Is this stranded or solid conductor wire?

This cable uses 24AWG stranded conductors. Stranded wire is more flexible and pull-friendly for installation, making it well-suited to pulling through conduit or wall cavities. Solid conductor is preferred for punch-down keystone jacks — verify your termination hardware accepts stranded before crimping.

How does the center spine reduce crosstalk?

The plastic center spine physically separates the four twisted pairs within the jacket, increasing inter-pair distance and reducing electromagnetic coupling between pairs — directly lowering near-end crosstalk (NEXT) figures and supporting the cable's 550 MHz performance spec.