Monoprice Inc. Cat6 Network Ethernet Cable 20 Feet Black 24AWG 550MHz 105008

20 ft Cat6 patch cable for wired networking

This 20 foot Cat6 Ethernet cable is built for home and office wired connections. It uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors with 550MHz bandwidth. The 50 micron gold plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain signal quality. The cable meets UL 444 and TIA-568-C standards for communications wiring.

Snagless boots and UTP construction

Unshielded twisted pair construction keeps the cable flexible for routing around corners and through tight spaces. Color matched snagless strain relief boots protect the RJ45 locking tabs from breaking during repeated insertion and removal. The 24AWG stranded wire bends more easily than solid core alternatives, making it suited for patching between devices and wall plates. The black jacket provides a clean, professional appearance.

Check port speed and cable length needs

Verify that your router, switch or network card supports gigabit speeds to use the full 550MHz bandwidth. Measure the exact run between devices because this is a fixed 20 foot length that cannot be shortened or extended. Ensure the RJ45 ports on your equipment accept standard width connectors with the short body design used on these plugs. Buyers who need longer runs, outdoor rated jackets or shielded cable for high interference environments should look at other options.