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Monoprice 103387 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10ft - Green
Monoprice 103387 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10ft - Green
Monoprice 103387 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10ft - Green
Monoprice 103387 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10ft - Green
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Monoprice 103387 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10ft - Green

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Monoprice 10ft Cat5e green patch cable with pure copper conductors and gold-plated contacts for reliable 350MHz networking.

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Overview

The Monoprice 103387 is a 10-foot Cat5e Ethernet patch cable built with stranded 24AWG pure bare copper conductors, which is a notable quality marker at this price point. Many budget cables substitute copper-clad aluminum (CCA) to cut costs, but genuine copper provides lower resistance, better flexibility, and full compliance with TIA/EIA-568 standards. The 350MHz bandwidth rating supports data transfer speeds up to 1 Gbps, making it well-suited for connecting computers, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and other devices to routers, switches, or wall jacks in home and small office networks.

Build quality details reinforce the cable's reliability focus. The 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors resist oxidation and maintain consistent contact pressure across hundreds of insertion cycles. The green snagless strain relief boots protect the fragile locking clip from breaking during installation or removal, a common failure point on cheaper cables. The color-matched green jacket also serves a practical purpose in environments where color coding is used to distinguish network segments, VLANs, or device types. As an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, it is best suited for typical office and residential environments where electromagnetic interference is not a significant concern.

Key Features

Unshielded Twisted Pairs (UTP)

350MHz bandwidth

50µm gold plated contacts

Color matched, snagless strain relief boots

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Model
103387
Cable Type
Cat5e UTP
Length
10 ft
Color
Green
Wire Gauge
24AWG
Conductor Material
Pure Bare Copper (Stranded)
Bandwidth
350MHz
Connector Type
RJ45
Connector Plating
50µm Gold
Strain Relief
Snagless, Color Matched

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Pure bare copper conductors provide superior signal quality compared to copper-clad aluminum alternatives.
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for long-term connection reliability.
  • Snagless strain relief boots prevent the locking tab from catching on other cables or ports.
  • Green color coding makes it easy to visually identify and organize network runs.
  • 10-foot length suits most desk-to-switch or patch panel connections without excess slack.

👎 Cons

  • Cat5e specification is limited to 1 Gbps, which may not meet the needs of higher-bandwidth environments requiring Cat6 or Cat6a.
  • Unshielded (UTP) construction offers no protection against electromagnetic interference in electrically noisy environments.
  • At 10 feet, this cable may be too long for short patch panel jumps and too short for cross-room runs.
  • Stranded conductor design is intended for patch use and is not rated for permanent in-wall installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

This cable uses stranded pure bare copper wire (24AWG), not copper-clad aluminum, which provides better signal integrity and durability over time.
Yes, it includes color-matched green snagless strain relief boots that protect the RJ45 clip from snagging during installation or cable management.
With 350MHz bandwidth, this Cat5e cable supports speeds up to 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T) at the 10-foot length, suitable for most home and office networks.
Yes, the RJ45 connectors feature 50-micron gold-plated contacts, which resist corrosion and maintain a reliable electrical connection over repeated insertions.

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