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Black 14ft Cat5e ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors and snagless boots

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 2145 Cat5e network ethernet cable 14ft Black

SKU CH-M2MB-GT6WT MPN 2145

Cat5e patch cable with 350MHz bandwidth, 24AWG pure bare copper conductors and 50µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length4.2672
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 14 ft length suits typical desk runs
  • 350 MHz bandwidth supports gigabit speeds
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure reliable signal
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless boots protect the latch during installation

14ft Cat5e patch cable for everyday networking

This 14ft Cat5e cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors with 50µm gold plated contacts and a 350MHz bandwidth rating. The unshielded twisted pair construction meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C requirements for communications wiring. Color matched snagless boots protect the RJ45 connectors during routine handling.

Capacity and headroom for typical LAN links

The 350MHz bandwidth supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds across the full 14ft length with comfortable margin for most home and office runs. Performance will degrade beyond the 100 metre channel limit defined for Cat5e, and the cable is not rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet distances. Shielding is absent, so electrically noisy environments may reduce reliable throughput.

Replaces older Cat5 or damaged patch leads

Swapping a legacy Cat5 patch cord or a cable with worn connectors restores full Gigabit capability where the link negotiates at 100Mbps. The upgrade is worthwhile when testing shows packet loss or speed negotiation failures on the existing run. Buyers needing PoE+ power budgets beyond the conductor gauge or runs longer than 100 metres should specify a higher category cable.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name102145
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size127 × 117 × 43 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 350 MHz bandwidth of this Cat5e cable work with my older 10/100 Mbps network card and router?

Yes, the 350 MHz bandwidth supports Gigabit Ethernet and is fully backward compatible with 10/100 Mbps equipment you may still be using.

How can I verify the 24AWG pure bare copper conductors are performing correctly after I plug the cable in?

Check that your network adapter negotiates a 1 Gbps link speed and run a continuity test; the gold-plated contacts and pure copper cores ensure reliable signal integrity at 350 MHz.

Does the 14ft cable come with the snagless strain relief boots attached, or do I need to buy them separately?

The cable ships with colour-matched snagless strain relief boots already fitted on both RJ45 ends; nothing extra is required for installation.

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