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Cable Leader

Cable Leader Cat6 Ethernet Cable 4ft White 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-R4FM-2NR1D

A 4 ft white Cat6 patch cable tested to 550 MHz with 24 AWG stranded bare copper and gold-plated RJ45 contacts for Gigabit Ethernet and 10G short runs

  • Cable category6
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length4 ft (1.22 m)
  • Gigabit and short-run 10G speeds from 550 MHz bandwidth
  • Reliable signal integrity with 24 AWG bare copper and PE divider
  • Corrosion-resistant connections via 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts
  • Snagless boot protects locking clip and resists tangling during installs
  • White jacket enables easy color-coding for port and zone labeling

Wired connection for gaming and work

The Cable Leader Cat6 patch cable provides a 4 ft Gigabit Ethernet link between a router, switch, console or PC. It is tested to 550 MHz, well above the 250 MHz Cat6 minimum, and supports 10 Gbps over short runs. The stranded 24 AWG bare copper conductors with a PE divider keep signal integrity stable for streaming, video calls and online gaming. Backward compatibility with Cat5e makes it a drop-in upgrade for existing networks.

Low heat and silent operation

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat and produces no audible noise during normal use. Power draw is negligible and limited to the signal level carried by the connected ports. The PVC jacket and snagless boot add no active components, so thermals and acoustics are entirely determined by the attached networking equipment. There are no fans, pumps or electrical loads to manage.

Snagless boot and color-coded jackets

Each end uses an 8P8C RJ45 plug with 50-micron gold-plated contacts for corrosion-resistant connections. The molded snagless boot is color-matched to the white jacket and protects the locking clip while resisting tangles during installation. Ten color options across the C6101 family allow easy port and zone labeling in racks or home offices. The cable is RoHS compliant and UL & ETL Verified. It is not suited for outdoor burial, PoE applications above standard limits, or shielded environments that require foil or braid.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorWhite
Connectivity
Cable category6
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length4 ft (1.22 m)
ShieldingNo
Conductor gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 plugs on the 4 ft Cat6 cable without breaking the locking clip?

Align the 8P8C RJ45 plug with the port, push straight in until the snagless boot clicks, and pull the boot back instead of the cable to release the clip later.

What maintenance will the 24 AWG stranded copper conductors and gold-plated contacts need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; the 50-micron gold plating resists corrosion and the PVC jacket protects the conductors during normal handling.

At what frequency limit does the UTP construction show its ceiling during sustained 10 Gbps traffic?

The cable is tested to 550 MHz, so sustained 10 Gbps runs will hit the 550 MHz bandwidth ceiling before the 250 MHz Cat6 minimum becomes relevant.

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