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Yellow Cat 5e patch cable with RJ45 connectors, 3 ft long

Belkin

Belkin A3L781-03-YLW network ethernet cable 3 ft Cat 5E yellow

SKU CH-CW98-A03M4 MPN A3L781-03-YLW

A 3 ft yellow Cat 5e patch cable with gold-plated RJ45 connectors for 10 and 100 Base-T networks

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorYellow
  • Reliable 10/100 Base-T performance with Category 5e rating
  • Clean signal transmission via 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors
  • Durable moulded strain relief protects cable ends
  • Compact 3 ft length suits close-range connections
  • High-visibility yellow jacket simplifies cable identification

Cat 5e 3 ft RJ45 patch cable

This Belkin A3L781-03-YLW is a three-foot Category 5e patch cable with RJ45 male connectors on both ends. The yellow jacket provides clear visual identification in crowded cabinets. It is built for 10 and 100 Base-T networks and features 50-micron gold-plated contacts for clean signal transmission.

Suited for short desktop links; not for longer runs

The 3 ft length works well for connecting a PC, printer or switch sitting on the same desk or shelf. Buyers who need to span rooms, cross a floor or reach a distant wall jack should look at longer cables. The unshielded design is intended for typical office or home environments with low electromagnetic interference.

Category 5e rating sets the speed ceiling

The cable is rated Cat 5e, which supports up to 100 Mbps Ethernet on the 10 and 100 Base-T networks mentioned in the specifications. If your installation requires Gigabit or faster throughput, this rating will not meet that need.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L781-03-YLW
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Belkin A3L781-03-YLW Cat 5E cable, and what step do people get wrong?

Push each RJ45 plug firmly into the port until the tab clicks; the step people miss is not seating the connector fully, leaving a loose link that drops packets on 10 and 100 Base-T networks.

What maintenance or replacement will this 3 ft yellow patch cable need later?

The 50-micron gold plated connectors resist corrosion, so no routine cleaning is required; replace the cable only if the molded strain relief cracks or the latch tab breaks off.

What limit appears first under sustained use on this Cat 5E cable?

The 100 Mbps ceiling of 100 Base-T is the first bottleneck; the cable itself exceeds Category 5e performance requirements and will not degrade below that speed.

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