We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in

Belkin

Belkin A3L791-03-WHT-S Cat 5e network ethernet cable 3 ft white

SKU CH-BCEQ-FC0C0 MPN A3L791-03-WHT-S

Cat 5e UTP patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 3 ft length in white

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeCategory 5e
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product colorWhite
  • Category 5e performance for reliable wired networking
  • 3 ft length fits short desktop connections
  • Unshielded twisted pair design reduces bulk
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect locking tabs
  • White jacket simplifies cable identification

What this cable is

The Belkin A3L791-03-WHT-S is a Category 5e UTP patch cable with RJ45 male connectors on both ends. It measures 3 ft and comes in white. The snagless design protects the locking tabs during installation and removal. It suits home offices, small-business networks or any device with a standard Ethernet port.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive copper cable it draws no power and generates no heat or noise. The unshielded twisted-pair construction meets Cat 5e performance specifications for typical indoor runs. No active electronics means there is nothing to overheat, whine or require a power budget.

The deciding spec

The 3 ft length is the single figure that determines whether this cable reaches between your wall jack, switch, router or device without excess slack or tension. Buyers who need a longer run between rooms or across a rack should choose a different length.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ethernet & LAN Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 9,945 comparable items (median $14.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L791-03-WHT-S
Product typeCategory 5e
Product colorWhite
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size116 × 97 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 connectors on this 3 ft Cat 5e patch cable without damaging the snagless boot?

Push each RJ45 plug straight into the port until the latch clicks; the snagless boot protects the tab, but angling the connector can still bend or break the latch during insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will this UTP Cat 5e cable need over time?

Inspect the white jacket and RJ45 ends periodically for kinks, crushed sections or corroded pins; replace the cable if the latch no longer holds or if intermittent link lights appear.

What limit appears first when this Cat 5e patch cable runs at full speed for long periods?

The 3 ft UTP construction offers no shielding, so electromagnetic interference from nearby power leads or fluorescent lighting will degrade signal quality before the cable itself reaches any thermal limit.

More in Ethernet & LAN Cables

Similar items