Monoprice 113678 Cat5e Bulk Ethernet Cable 500ft Blue 24AWG Solid Copper CMR 350MHz

Solid copper bulk cable

This 500-foot roll of Cat5e UTP cable uses 24AWG solid pure bare copper conductors and carries a CMR riser fire-safety rating. It is built for installers and network technicians who terminate their own patch cords to exact lengths for residential or commercial structured wiring projects. The 350MHz bandwidth supports gigabit Ethernet over the full 100-metre channel distance. Monoprice model 113678 ships new in a pull-box for easy handling.

Fits structured wiring runs

The solid-conductor design is intended for permanent horizontal runs between patch panels and wall outlets, not for flexible patch cords that move frequently. CMR rating allows vertical installation between floors without conduit in most building codes. UL 444 and TIA-568C.2 compliance confirms the pure copper construction meets fire and electrical safety standards for in-wall use. Buyers who need pre-terminated patch cables or stranded conductors for movable connections should choose a different product type.

Upgrades from older category cable

Replacing legacy Cat5 or voice-grade wiring with this Cat5e roll raises the verified bandwidth from 100MHz to 350MHz, enabling reliable 1000Base-T throughput on existing pathways. The jump is worth it when rewiring sites that still use two-pair or lower-specification cable and need full gigabit capacity to every outlet. It does not support 10GBase-T speeds that require Cat6A or higher categories.