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Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 102116 Cat6 Network Ethernet Cable 14 Feet Blue

SKU CH-ZDBG-EACJW

A 14-foot Cat6 patch cable with 550 MHz bandwidth, 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Length4.2672
  • ColorBlue
  • FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • 14-foot length fits typical desk-to-router runs
  • Cat6 rated for 550 MHz bandwidth
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure signal integrity
  • 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the RJ45 latch

Monoprice 102116 Cat6 cable for wired networking

This 14-foot Cat6 Ethernet patch cable connects computers, routers and switches using standard RJ45 connectors. It is built with 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 50-micron gold-plated contacts for reliable signal transmission. The cable suits home or office networks that require a fixed-length, blue-coloured link.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, produces no noise and draws no electrical power during operation. The unshielded twisted-pair construction relies on physical wire geometry rather than active components. Normal use simply requires plugging both ends into compatible RJ45 ports.

Behaviour under sustained load rather than a short

The 550 MHz bandwidth rating supports continuous Gigabit Ethernet traffic without signal degradation over the full 14-foot length. Pure bare copper conductors meet UL 444 and TIA-568-C fire-safety requirements for permanent installation. Snagless strain-relief boots protect the connector latch during repeated insertion cycles.

Highlights

  • 14-foot length fits typical desk-to-router runs
  • Cat6 rated for 550 MHz bandwidth
  • 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure signal integrity
  • 50-micron gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless strain-relief boots protect the RJ45 latch

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model102116
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Length4.2672
ColorBlue
FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers.

Questions about this item

How do I plug the RJ45 connectors into my router and PC, and which step do people often miss?

Push each RJ45 plug until the tab clicks into the port; the snagless strain-relief boot can hide the click, so verify the latch is fully seated.

What part of this 14-foot Cat6 cable will need replacement first?

The RJ45 contacts and boot are the wear points; the 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors and 550MHz rating remain stable for the cable’s lifetime.

At what point does the 550MHz bandwidth limit appear during sustained use?

The 550MHz bandwidth is the cable’s certified ceiling; it is reached whenever the link negotiates Cat6 speeds, not after a period of operation.

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