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Monoprice 102328 100FT Cat6 550MHz UTP Ethernet Cable
Monoprice 102328 100FT Cat6 550MHz UTP Ethernet Cable
Monoprice 102328 100FT Cat6 550MHz UTP Ethernet Cable
Monoprice 102328 100FT Cat6 550MHz UTP Ethernet Cable
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Monoprice 102328 100FT Cat6 550MHz UTP Ethernet Cable

★★★★★4.5 (3793 reviews)

Pure bare copper construction and 550MHz bandwidth make this 100-foot Cat6 run the last cable you'll need to pull between floors or across a wiring closet.

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Overview

The Monoprice 102328 is a 100-foot Cat6 UTP Ethernet patch cable built on 24AWG pure bare copper conductors rated to 550MHz bandwidth. Those numbers in context: Cat6 at 550MHz delivers more than five times the bandwidth headroom that Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) requires, which means the cable operates with substantial margin against crosstalk and insertion loss over this length. The pure bare copper spec is not marketing — it is the material required by UL Code 444 and NEC TIA-568-C for Cat6 cables, and it delivers measurably lower resistance per foot than the copper-clad aluminum wire found in non-compliant budget alternatives.

At 100 feet (approximately 30 meters), this cable is well within the Cat6 permanent link length limit of 90 meters, and also falls within the 55-meter threshold for 10GBASE-T support — making it a viable upgrade path if your switching infrastructure moves to 10GbE. The RJ45 connectors terminate to the standard found on every managed switch, patch panel, and workstation NIC in current use. This cable is built for structured wiring runs between floors, from wiring closets to workstations, or across large open-plan environments where a shorter patch cable falls short. Monoprice's lifetime warranty covers the full assembly, reflecting the straightforward, durable construction of this cable class.

Key Features

High quality Category 6 (CAT6) patch cables are the solution to your internetworking needs

With a blazing speed of up to 550MHz you can connect to your LAN/WAN segments and networking gear at maximum speed

Also with its superior connector you get a cable that is built for speed and endurance

Monoprice Cat5e and Cat6 cables are made of 24 AWG pure bare copper wire as opposed to copper clad aluminum (CCA) 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 Cat5e and Cat6 communications cables

Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Model
102328
Cable Category
Cat6
Length
100 feet
Conductor Material
24AWG Pure Bare Copper
Bandwidth
550MHz
Construction
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
Connector Type
RJ45
Compliance
UL Code 444, NEC TIA-568-C
Warranty
Lifetime

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 24AWG pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and NEC TIA-568-C compliance — essential for any permanent or in-wall installation where fire code applies.
  • 550MHz bandwidth rating provides more than 5x the headroom required for Gigabit Ethernet, reducing bit errors and improving link stability at 100 feet.
  • 100-foot length covers cross-room, floor-to-floor, and wiring-closet-to-workstation runs without a switch or repeater.
  • Monoprice backs this cable with a lifetime warranty, indicating confidence in long-term conductor and connector integrity.
  • UTP construction keeps cost and diameter low for installations where shielding is not required.

👎 Cons

  • At 100 feet, the cable is not cut-to-length — runs shorter than 60–70 feet will leave significant slack to manage in structured wiring environments.
  • UTP construction provides no protection against EMI in environments with high electrical interference (near motors, fluorescent ballasts, or power conduit runs).
  • Stranded conductor construction (implied by patch cable use) is less suited to punch-down termination on keystone jacks than solid-conductor cable.
  • No color variety noted for this specific SKU — cable management and port identification in dense patch environments may require labeling.
  • 10GbE support at this length is technically feasible but not guaranteed in dense bundles due to alien crosstalk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) requires only 100MHz of bandwidth per the Cat5e spec — Cat6's 550MHz rating gives you more than 5x headroom above that requirement. In practice this translates to lower crosstalk, better signal-to-noise margin, and more reliable link negotiation at full gigabit speed over the full 100-foot length.
Bare copper has significantly lower resistance per unit length than CCA wire. At 100 feet, the difference becomes measurable in insertion loss. More critically, this cable meets UL 444 and NEC TIA-568-C standards — CCA cables do not, and some CCA cables have failed fire safety certification. This cable is compliant for in-wall and plenum-adjacent runs where code matters.
The Cat6 standard specifies a maximum permanent link length of 90 meters (approximately 295 feet), with a total channel length of 100 meters (328 feet) including patch cables. At 100 feet (approximately 30 meters), this cable runs well within spec for any standard network segment.
Cat6 supports 10GBASE-T up to 55 meters under the IEEE 802.3an standard. At 100 feet (approximately 30 meters), this cable is within that limit and can support 10GbE if both endpoints support it — though alien crosstalk performance in dense cable bundles may limit real-world reliability at 10Gbps.
Standard RJ45 connectors. Compatible with all standard Cat6 and Cat5e network switches, routers, patch panels, and wall plates.

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