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Black Cat 5e patch cable, 8 ft, RJ45 male both ends

Belkin

Belkin A3L791-08-BLK-S 8 ft Cat 5E RJ45 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-Z790-YS0CN MPN A3L791-08-BLK-S

An 8 ft black Cat 5e patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors for 10/100 Base-T networks

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • 8 ft length reaches devices across a room
  • Cat 5E rating supports 10/100 Base-T networks
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect the locking tabs
  • Black colour blends with desk or rack setups
  • Lifetime warranty backs the build quality

Belkin Cat 5E Patch Cable 8 ft

This Belkin A3L791-08-BLK-S cable connects devices in a Local Area Network using RJ45 male connectors on both ends. The 8 ft black UTP cable is built to Cat 5E specification for reliable wired connectivity. Snagless boots protect the locking tabs during installation and removal. It suits home and office networks needing a straightforward patch lead.

Practical limits of Cat 5E 10/100 Base-T

The cable supports 10/100 Base-T networks, so maximum throughput is 100 Mbps over the 8 ft run. It will not carry Gigabit or faster Ethernet standards because the Cat 5E rating caps performance at 100 MHz bandwidth. Builders needing 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps links should choose a higher-category cable instead.

Replaces older Cat 5 or damaged patch leads

Swapping a worn Cat 5 cable for this Cat 5E version restores full 100 Mbps headroom and eliminates intermittent faults from bent pins or broken clips. The upgrade is worth it when existing cables cause dropped packets or fail to negotiate 100 Mbps. It does not add speed beyond 10/100 Base-T, so networks already running Gigabit require Cat 6 or better.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L791-08-BLK-S
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length8 ft (2.44 m)
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size183 × 146 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8 ft length or a different size for my desk setup?

The 8 ft cable reaches between a wall jack and a desk router with enough slack to route around furniture without excess coil.

What does the Cat 5e rating mean for my 10/100 Base-T network speed?

Cat 5e supports the full 100 Mbps throughput of 10/100 Base-T, so the cable will not bottleneck that connection.

How do the RJ45 connectors limit what I can plug this into?

Both ends use standard RJ45 male plugs, so the cable fits any RJ45 port on switches, routers, PCs or wall plates.

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