Monoprice Inc. 11353 Cat5e network ethernet cable 1.524 m Blue

Cat5e cable for short runs

This 1.524-metre blue patch cable is built for home and small-office networks that need a reliable Cat5e link. The stranded 24AWG pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements, so the cable passes the fire and safety standards that copper-clad aluminium alternatives cannot. It suits anyone wiring a desk, a patch panel or a router within arm's reach.

Snagless boots simplify routing

The colour-matched flexboot protects the RJ45 latch from catching on neighbouring cables, making pulls through trunking or around corners straightforward. Gold-plated contacts rated at 50m resist oxidation better than the 10m plating found on many budget leads, keeping resistance low over repeated insertions. No special tools are required; the cable terminates in standard RJ45 plugs ready to snap into any 8P8C port.

350 MHz bandwidth sets the limit

At 350 MHz the cable supports the full Cat5e frequency range, which determines whether it can carry the gigabit or multi-gigabit signal your equipment expects. If your installation demands Cat6 or Cat6a performance, this part will not meet that specification. Buyers needing longer distances or higher certified bandwidth should select a different cable category.