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Gray 7-foot Cat5e crossover Ethernet cable with snagless boots

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 100288 Cat5e Crossover Network Ethernet Cable 7 ft Gray 24AWG 350Mhz UTP

SKU CH-JJBV-5Y463

Connects two computers directly with a 7 ft Cat5e crossover cable using 24 AWG pure copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated contacts

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Product colorGray
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Direct PC-to-PC link without hub or switch using crossover wiring
  • Reliable signal up to 350 MHz bandwidth with Cat5e rating
  • Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire codes
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion better than 10 µm budget cables
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the RJ45 latch during repeated use

Direct PC-to-PC Link

This Cat5e crossover cable connects two computers directly without a hub or switch. The 7 ft gray assembly uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts. It suits home labs, temporary test benches and any installer who needs a quick peer-to-peer link.

Sustained Signal Quality

The 350 MHz rated UTP construction maintains Cat5e performance over the full length during continuous data transfer. Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements, avoiding the signal degradation seen with copper-clad aluminium alternatives. Snagless strain-relief boots protect the termination from repeated handling.

Cool Silent Operation

As a passive copper cable it draws no power, generates no heat and produces no noise. The short-body connectors fit tightly without blocking adjacent ports. Gray jacket colour helps identify the crossover purpose in a mixed-cable rack.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name100288
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorGray
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)

Questions about this item

Does the cable generate any heat or noise when left connected all day?

No — it is a passive 24AWG copper cable with no active components, so it produces zero heat and no audible noise regardless of how long it stays plugged in.

What devices must I already have to use this crossover cable?

Two endpoints with RJ45 ports — such as two PCs, a PC and a legacy network device, or similar — that you want to link directly without a hub or switch.

Will it work reliably with older 10/100 equipment I still keep?

Yes — the 350MHz Cat5e rating and pure bare copper conductors meet the TIA-568-C and UL 444 specs that older 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX gear was designed for.

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