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Black Cat 5E patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors, 20 ft long

Belkin

Belkin A3L791-20-BLK-S 20 ft Cat 5E network ethernet cable

SKU CH-ANMM-TMYK8 MPN A3L791-20-BLK-S

A 20 ft Cat 5E patch cable with RJ45 connectors and snagless moulding for 10 and 100 Base-T networks

  • Cable category5E
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeAccessories - Cable Management
  • Overall length20 ft (6.1 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Reliable Ethernet connection with Category 5E compliance
  • 20 ft length suits typical home and office runs
  • Black jacket simplifies cable identification in busy racks
  • Snagless moulding protects RJ45 clip during installation
  • 50-micron gold-plated connectors ensure clean signal transmission

What this cable is and who it serves

This Belkin Cat 5E patch cable runs 20 ft with RJ45 plugs on both ends. It meets Category 5E specifications for 10 and 100 Base-T networks. The black jacket aids cable-run identification and the snagless moulding protects the clip during pulls. Gold-plated contacts ensure clean signal transmission.

Suited for basic wired links, not high-speed runs

Installers connecting switches, routers or wall plates at 10 or 100 Mbps will find the length and strain relief practical. Builders who need Gigabit or faster throughput, shielded cabling or PoE+ power budgets should look at higher-category alternatives. The unshielded design also limits use in electrically noisy environments.

Behaviour on long, continuous data streams

The 50-micron gold contacts and strain relief keep contact resistance stable when the link runs at full 100 Base-T capacity for extended periods. The snagless boot prevents connector damage during repeated re-routing. No shielding means external interference can degrade sustained throughput in dense cable bundles.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBelkin
Model nameA3L791-20-BLK-S
Product typeAccessories - Cable Management
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category5E
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length20 ft (6.1 m)
ShieldingNo
Shipping weight0.21 kg
Package size137 × 131 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Does this cable need any extra adapter to plug into a standard RJ45 wall jack?

No. Both ends are RJ45 male connectors, so it plugs directly into any standard RJ45 port on a router, switch or wall jack.

Will the Cat 5E rating limit speed if I keep my older 10 Base-T hub in the same run?

The cable meets Cat 5E specifications and is designed for 10 and 100 Base-T networks, so it will not reduce the performance of legacy 10 Base-T equipment.

How can I confirm the gold-plated contacts are making a solid link after installation?

Check the link lights on both connected devices; a steady green or amber LED indicates the 50-micron gold contacts are seated and passing data correctly.

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