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Red Cat5e crossover patch cable with snagless boots and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 141457 Cat5e 7ft Red Crossover Patch Cable UTP 24AWG 350MHz Pure Bare Copper

SKU CH-RPYM-H8010

A 7 ft red Cat5e crossover patch cable with 24 AWG pure copper conductors and 50 µm gold contacts for direct PC-to-PC links

  • Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
  • Overall length2.1336
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresUsed to connect two PCs directly together, without using a h
  • Connect two PCs directly without a hub or switch
  • 24AWG stranded pure copper conductors ensure reliable signal quality
  • 50µm gold-plated contacts provide durable, corrosion-resistant connections
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the cable during repeated use
  • Pure bare copper construction meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire-safety requirements

Direct PC-to-PC Link

This Cat5e crossover patch cable connects two computers directly without a hub or switch. It uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors rated to 350MHz. Gold-plated 50µm contacts and snagless strain-relief boots protect the connection. The 2.1336m red jacket makes the cable easy to identify in a busy rack.

Plug-and-Play Simplicity

Installation is straightforward: insert each RJ45 plug into the Ethernet port of the two PCs until it clicks. No drivers or configuration are required on the cable itself. The only common issue is accidentally choosing a standard straight-through cable instead of this crossover version, which will not pass traffic between two NICs directly.

Verify Port Types First

Confirm both devices have standard RJ45 Ethernet ports and that neither requires a straight-through cable for the intended link mode. Ensure the 2.1336m length reaches between the two locations without tension. The cable meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire-safety requirements for pure copper construction. Buyers needing a switch uplink or longer runs should select a different cable type.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name141457
Product typeNetworking Patch Cables
Product colorRed

Questions about this item

How can I verify the cable is functioning correctly after connecting two PCs directly?

Check that both network adapters show a link light and negotiate a 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps connection, then run a ping test between the two machines to confirm data passes without errors.

What comes with the 7 ft red crossover patch cable and what must I supply separately?

The package includes the 2.1336 m UTP cable with 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors, 50 µm gold-plated contacts and snagless strain-relief boots; you only need to provide the two computers or devices with RJ45 ports.

Which version of this Monoprice Cat5e crossover cable should I choose for a direct PC-to-PC link?

Model 141457 is a 7 ft red Cat5e crossover patch cable rated to 350 MHz with 24 AWG pure bare copper and 50 µm gold contacts — select this version when you need a short, standards-compliant direct connection.

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