Monoprice 111352 Flexboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 5ft Black

The Monoprice 111352 Flexboot Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable is a 5-foot network cable built for reliable everyday connectivity. It uses 24AWG pure bare copper stranded wire, which provides better conductivity and durability compared to cheaper copper-clad aluminum cables that can degrade signal quality over time. The Cat5e rating supports speeds up to 1 Gbps with 350MHz bandwidth, making it suitable for connecting computers, game consoles, streaming devices, routers, and switches in any standard Gigabit network environment.

The distinguishing feature of this cable is Monoprice's FLEXboot design — a thinner, more flexible boot around the RJ45 connector that reduces the bulk found on standard snagless boots. This makes the cable easier to insert and remove in tight spaces such as crowded switch ports or behind entertainment centers. At 5 feet, this cable is ideal for short patch runs between nearby devices or within a rack, though buyers who need to span a room will want to look at longer options. As a UTP (unshielded) cable, it's designed for typical indoor environments where electromagnetic interference is not a significant concern.