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Blue CAT5e Ethernet patch cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends, five feet long

Belkin

Belkin A3L781-05-BLU 5 ft network ethernet cable CAT5e RJ-45M/RJ-45M blue

SKU CH-G1T4-WCQ6Q MPN A3L781-05-BLU

A 5 ft Cat 5E patch cable with RJ-45 male connectors on both ends for wired Ethernet connections

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45 Male
  • Second connectorRJ45 Male
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorBlue
  • Meets Category 5E specifications for reliable Ethernet performance
  • 5 ft length suits typical desk-to-router or patch-panel runs
  • Blue jacket enables quick colour-coding of cable routes
  • Unshielded twisted-pair design keeps the cable light and flexible
  • Male RJ45 connectors on both ends plug straight into standard ports

5 ft Cat5e RJ45 Patch Cable

This five-foot Cat5e patch cable carries RJ45 male connectors on each end for wired Ethernet links. The blue jacket helps identify runs in a rack or behind a desk. Unshielded construction keeps the cable light and flexible for everyday routing. Belkin specifies Category 5E performance for standard gigabit networks.

Home and small-office installs needing a short

Suits anyone connecting a PC, router, switch or NAS over a short distance where a blue cable simplifies cable management. Not for runs that require shielding against electromagnetic interference. Not for installations that demand a longer reach than the fixed five-foot length. Not for outdoor or plenum-rated applications.

Category 5E rating

The cable meets Category 5E specifications, supporting gigabit Ethernet speeds over copper. This rating is the single figure that determines whether the link will handle your network throughput. No other specification overrides the Cat5e classification for this assembly.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L781-05-BLU
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45 Male
Second connectorRJ45 Male
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size130 × 97 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 5 ft Cat 5E cable with RJ45 Male connectors, and what step do people often get wrong?

Plug each RJ45 Male end firmly into the Ethernet ports until the tab clicks; the common mistake is not pushing far enough to hear the click, leaving a loose link.

What maintenance or replacement will this unshielded blue patch cable need later?

No routine maintenance is required; replace the cable only if the jacket is kinked, the connectors are bent, or intermittent connectivity appears after long-term use.

What limit shows up first on this Cat 5E cable under sustained high-bandwidth use?

The Category 5E rating caps sustained throughput at 1 Gbps, so that bandwidth ceiling appears before any physical wear on the 5 ft run.

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