This 1m Cat6 Ethernet cable connects network equipment with RJ45 ports. It suits home users linking a router, switch or computer, as well as small offices making short wired network connections where a red cable is easy to identify.

The cable has male RJ45 connectors at both ends and uses unshielded twisted pair construction with copper conductors. Cat6 is designed for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols, and is backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e and Cat3 cabling standards. Its stated performance is up to 250 MHz, while the Cat6 specification sets tighter requirements for crosstalk and system noise than Cat5 and Cat5e. Moulded boots provide a finished connector design for everyday patch cable use.

Key features

• Cat6 cable for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols
• Male RJ45 connectors on both ends for direct connection between compatible ports
• Unshielded twisted pair construction
• Copper conductor cable
• Backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e and Cat3 cabling standards
• Performance specified up to 250 MHz
• Moulded connector boots
• Red jacket helps identify the cable in a network setup

Compatibility

Use it between equipment with RJ45 Ethernet ports, such as a router, network switch or computer. Its 1m length is suited to nearby devices and patching within a desk or cabinet. Good to know: check that both devices have RJ45 Ethernet sockets and that a 1m cable will reach your intended route before ordering.

In the box

• Park House Computers ERT-601R

Specifications

For a short wired connection between compatible network devices, this Cat6 cable combines familiar RJ45 terminations, copper construction and a clearly identifiable red jacket.