Monoprice 102376 Cat6 Ethernet Crossover Cable 3 ft Red 24AWG 550MHz

Direct PC-to-PC Connection

This Cat6 crossover cable links two computers directly without a switch or router. It is intended for users who need a simple wired link for file transfers or LAN gaming between two endpoints. The 3 ft length suits desktop-to-desktop or console-to-console setups where devices sit close together. Buyers who need to connect a computer to a network switch or router should choose a standard straight-through patch cable instead.

550 MHz Bandwidth and Gigabit Limit

The cable is rated to 550 MHz and built to the TIA-568-C specification with 24AWG pure bare copper conductors. That construction supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds, but the Category 6 standard itself does not guarantee 10 GbE performance, especially at this short length. The stranded wire design adds flexibility for patching, yet it does not change the maximum data rate defined by the Cat6 standard. Installations requiring certified 10 GbE runs should use Category 6a or higher cabling.

3 ft Reach for Adjacent Devices

The three-foot span comfortably handles direct links between two towers, a laptop and a desktop, or two Xbox consoles placed side by side. It runs out quickly if the devices are on opposite sides of a desk or in separate rack bays, where a longer crossover or a switch with standard patch cords becomes necessary. The snagless boots protect the RJ45 clips during repeated reconnection, but they do not extend the usable distance. Users needing runs beyond a few feet should plan for a different cable length or topology.