Monoprice 109786 Flexboot Cat6 20ft Ethernet Patch Cable Gray

The Monoprice 109786 Flexboot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable is a 20-foot network cable designed for connecting computers, gaming consoles, streaming devices, routers, switches, and other networked equipment. Built to Cat6 specifications with support for up to 550 MHz bandwidth, it comfortably handles Gigabit Ethernet speeds and provides headroom for demanding network applications such as large file transfers, media streaming, and online gaming. The cable uses stranded 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors rather than the copper-clad aluminum found in many budget cables, resulting in better electrical conductivity, lower resistance, and a longer service life.

The Flexboot design at each RJ45 connector is a practical feature that reduces stress where the cable meets the plug — a common failure point on patch cables that are frequently plugged and unplugged or routed through tight spaces. The unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction is appropriate for the vast majority of home and office environments. At 20 feet, this cable provides enough length to run between a desk and a nearby network switch or router without the signal degradation concerns that can affect Cat6 cables at runs approaching the 55-meter limit for 10 Gbps performance.