
Monoprice 111333 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 3ft
Reliable Network Connectivity for Your Home or OfficeThe Monoprice Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable provides a reliable and high-performance network connection for your home or office. Constructed with 24AWG stranded pure bare copper wire and featuring snagless RJ45 connectors, this cable ensures optim...
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Overview
Reliable Network Connectivity for Your Home or Office
The Monoprice Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable provides a reliable and high-performance network connection for your home or office. Constructed with 24AWG stranded pure bare copper wire and featuring snagless RJ45 connectors, this cable ensures optimal signal quality and durability. Its 350MHz bandwidth supports fast data transfer rates, making it ideal for connecting computers, routers, and other network devices.
- Cable Type: Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable
- Length: 3 feet
- Color: Purple
- Connector Type: Snagless RJ45
- Wire Type: Stranded, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 24AWG
- Bandwidth: 350Mhz
- Shielding: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Series: Flexboot Series
Key Features
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Unshielded Twisted pairs (UTP)
350MHz bandwidth
50M gold plated contacts
Color matched, snag less strain relief boots
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Backed by a Monoprice Lifetime warranty, providing assurance in the product's long-term reliability.
- Supports a 350MHz bandwidth, which is above standard Cat5e specifications and allows for reliable data transfer.
- Features 50-micron gold-plated contacts, enhancing conductivity and resistance to corrosion for a stable connection.
- Designed with snagless strain relief boots that match the cable color, preventing accidental disconnections and tangles.
- The 3ft length is ideal for short-distance connections, helping to reduce cable clutter in network setups.
👎 Cons
- As an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, it may be more susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) in noisy environments compared to shielded cables.
- The 3ft length, while beneficial for short runs, is too restrictive for connecting devices over longer distances without additional cables.
- While 350MHz bandwidth is good for Cat5e, it does not support the higher speeds and frequencies offered by Cat6 or Cat6a cables.
- The cable type is Cat5e, which may not be future-proof for network infrastructures moving towards 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
- The gold-plated contacts are a premium feature, but the overall performance is still bound by the Cat5e standard.