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Orange Cat 5e Ethernet cable, 5 ft, snagless RJ45 connectors

Belkin

Belkin A3L791-05-ORG-S Cat 5E network ethernet cable 5 ft orange

SKU CH-7Z36-N8KQZ MPN A3L791-05-ORG-S

Connects network devices with a 5 ft Cat 5e patch cable featuring snagless RJ45 connectors and 24 AWG stranded copper conductors

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeOthers
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Product colorOrange
  • Cat 5E rating supports 10/100 Base-T networks
  • 5 ft length suits short desk runs
  • Snagless moulded boots protect the latch
  • 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 resists corrosion
  • 24 AWG stranded copper ensures flexibility

What this cable connects

This Belkin Cat 5E patch cable links computers, routers, switches and other LAN devices using RJ45 connectors at each end. The five-foot length suits short runs between a desktop and a wall jack or a nearby switch. Orange jacket colour helps identify the cable in a crowded patch panel or rack.

Practical limits of Cat 5E

The cable supports 10/100 Base-T networks with a characteristic impedance of 100±15 ohms from 1 to 100 MHz. Unshielded twisted-pair construction uses 24 AWG bare stranded copper conductors rated at 89.2 ohms per kilometre maximum resistance. Gold-plated contacts reduce corrosion but the unshielded design leaves the link vulnerable to strong electromagnetic interference.

Who should choose a different cable

Builders who need gigabit or multi-gigabit throughput should select a Cat 6 or higher category cable instead. Installations that run alongside power cables, fluorescent lighting or industrial equipment require shielded cable to maintain signal integrity. Runs longer than five feet need a longer patch cable or a solid-core installation cable for permanent wiring.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L791-05-ORG-S
Product typeOthers
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size112 × 74 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Which length and colour option should I pick for a short desktop link?

This cable is a single 5 ft orange Cat 5E patch lead; choose it when you need a short, colour-coded run between a PC and a switch or router.

What real-world speed will I see from the Cat 5E rating on this cable?

The Cat 5E specification supports 10/100 Base-T networks, so you will get up to 100 Mbps throughput on compatible hardware.

How does the RJ45 connector and unshielded design limit the cable's performance?

Unshielded 24 AWG stranded copper with 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 plugs caps the link at 100 MHz bandwidth and 100 Mbps Ethernet.

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